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Vol. XXII. No. 13.
JUNE 3, 1911.
PRICE TEN CENTS
NEW5Y0RK CASINO CONVERTED
INTO REGULAR MUSIC HALL
Shubert's Said to Have Had Plans Drawn for that
Purpose. Unsuccessfully Tried Years Ago by
the Aronsons at the Same House.
There Is a strong likelihood that
tho Shuberts will transform the Casino
into a music hall next season. Archi-
tects have been called into consulta-
tion to make plans for the requirea
alterations to the structure, somewhat
reducing the seating capacity in order
to make room for tables and chairs at
which purchasers of admission tickets
may be seated.
The Aronsons once tried the plan
and failed through inability to secure
proper attractions, due entirely to in-
experience in that branch of theatri-
cals. The Casino was at that time an
"upstairs house."
The plan, as at present contem-
plated, is to serve the liquid refresh-
ments from the cafe at present located
on the corner of the structure.
AMERICAN, CHICAGO, DARK.
Chicago, May 31.
Sunday night the American Music
Hall will close its doors and remain
dark until Aaron Jones of Jones, Lin-
irk & Schaeffer, the present lessees,
returns from New York where he
went in search of a suitable musical
play to present at the South Side
house.
In the event of a musical show
coming, it is said that Jones, Linick
& Schaeffer will invest a few thou-
sand dollars in a new balcony to in-
crease the seating capacity. At pres-
ent no one seems to know what will
become of the American.
Rl T FFLE OVER EMMY WEHLEN.
Negotiations are now formulating
for Flo Ziegfeld, Jr., to produce for
William Harris and Frar.k McKee the
American production of "The Quaker
Girl," which is to open at the Majestic
theatre In October, at which time that
playhouse passes into the hands of
Harris and McKee.
The managers are anxious to secure
Emmy Wehlen for the leading role
and are reinforced in their efforts by
George B. McLellan, her personal
manager. McLellan discovered Miss
Wehlen In Munich when she couldn't
speak English and piloted her English-
speaking engagements. He placed her
with Liebler & Co. for the production
of "Marriage a la Carte" and was a
partner In the venture. Liebler & Co.
have Miss Wehlen under contract for
a term of years, but McLellan alleges
that the contract is broken through the
premature closing of the piece in Chi-
cago last Saturday night on one day's
notice. McLellan is said to have sunk
considerable money in the venture.
Victor Herbert is also said to be en-
deavoring to secure Miss Wehlen for
the London production of "Mile. Mod-
iste" by Fred. C. Whitney, to play the
role created in America by Fritzl
Scheff.
LULU GLASER A WOODS' STAR.
It is almost a foregone conclusion
that Lulu Glaser, last starring under
the management of the Shuberts, will
be under A. H. Woods' direction next
season. The little woman now has
in her possession the manuscript of
several plays, one of which she will
be featured in by Mr. Woods next
fall.
Miss Glaser and Mr. Woods have
had several conferences, with the re-
sult that she is looking favorably up-
on "The Marriage Broker," which
Cyril Maude is now playing as a
straight comedy in London. If ar-
rangements are completed for Miss
Glaser to debut in this piece, it will
be transformed into musical comedy.
THEATRE SAVED IN CHUTES FIRE.
San Francisco, May 31.
The entire block occupied by the
Chutes Amusement Co., with the ex-
ception of the vaudeville theatre, was
destroyed by Are Monday, entailing a
loss of $150,000.
The theatre was not damaged to any
appreciable extent. Efforts are al-
ready being made to get the thorough-
fare sufficiently cleaned up to continue
the vaudeville show at the Chutes
theatre before the expiration of the
current week.
On the bill there this week were
Madame Lloyd, Western Duo, Alva-
rado, Bell Trio, Johnson and Wells.
The only performer to sustain any loss
was Madame Lloyd, whose wardrobe
was ruined. The Chutes company
carried no Insurance.
HATTIE LORRAINE COMING EAST.
San Francisco, May 31.
Hattie Lorraine will start east after
this week's engagement of Billy
Gould's act at the Orpheum, Oakland.
It was not unexpected by Mr. Gould
that Miss Lorraine would grow weary
of traveling. Bookings over the Or-
pheum time were entered only until
about this time. Mr. Gould planned
a vacation In Honolulu over the sum-
mer.
BIG OFFER FOR PRODUCER.
That the United Booking Offices
proposes to enter seriously Into the
producing line is shown conclusive-
ly by the offer made to Henry Miller
recently to accept the post of director
of this department. Mr. Miller was
tendered a salary of $".0,000 a year for
five years to stage dramatic acts in
vaudeville, according to an announce-
ment. He declined the proposition as
he has already contracted to go star-
ring again next season in "The Havoc"
Some time ago the United Booking
Offices male an arrangement with Hu-
go Baruch & Co. to supply complete
scenic and cost nine equipment for a
series of productions contemplate;!.
COLLIER'S "TAKE MY ADVICE."
William Collier lias collaborated
with James Montgo ry on a new
piece entitled 'Take My Advice."
It will have its first presentation at
Collier's Comedy Theatre early in the
fall.
ALBEE SECURES "SAMURUN."
(Special Cable to Variety*. )
Berlin, May 31.
E. F. Albee, general manager of the
United Booking Offices of America, has
closed a contract with Hugo Baruch &
Co., the local theatrical costumers,
who control "Samurun," to bring the
piece to America for production in
vaudeville. It is a most . pretentious
spectacular pantomime based on a ser-
ies of Arabian Nights tales.
The entire production will be sent
to America after its run at the Coli-
seum In London, where it goes for a
return date In October.
All the principal characters make
their entrance on the stage via the
audience. The music is by Victor Hol-
lander, who may leave for America
shortly to compose the scores for sev-
eral books for Frazee & Lederer, the
New York managers.
ENGLISH COMBINE REPORT.
(Special Cable to Vakikty).
London, May 31.
A report is about that there may be
a variety combine over here shortly.
Walter Gibbons, Walter Do Frece and
Alfred Butt figure in the stories. There
is nothing decided on the subject yet,
although that Oswald Stoll is playing
possum seems to forebode some big
move.
NEW PLAY A FAILURE.
(Special Cable to Vakikty,)
Paris, May 31.
The new di.nna "L'Knfant dea For-
tifs," by Jules Mary and Emlle Roch-
ard, was produced at the Theatre de
r.\mbigu May 2 1, and was a certain
failure. The story Is of low Paris life.
HEAT KILLING HI SI NEKS.
(Special ('able to Vakiity).
London, May 31.
The extreme heat this week is kill-
ing the business in all London Theatres.
They arc reaping the benefit of the
American invasion for the Coronation.
M(i(.l,i:i! HOES WELL.
1 Special Cabin to Variety.)
Sydney, May L'8.
llessie, a j 1 1 ir 1 • 1 « • r . opening at the
National today for bis first appearance
In Australia, passed nicely.
VARIETY
HUOKi; BY "THE OPEN DOOR."
Seattle, May 31.
Russell & Drew, a once prosperous
theatrical firm, confess they are
"broke." They blame John Cort and
the Shuberts for their financial state.
Last week Russell & Drew movei
to dismiss an action against the Shu-
berts and Cort, for an injunction and
$25,000 damages brought Nov. 18 last,
while permitting a still later suit for
$.'•0,000 against the same defendants
to stand.
In 1908, Russell & Drew entered
into a contract whereby all the Shu-
bert stars were to appear for the
firm. On the strength of this agree-
ment, the firm leased the Alhambra
theatre for ten years at $1,000 month-
ly rental. Then, Russell & Drew al-
lege, Cort organized the Northwestern
Theatrical Association, fell out with
Klaw & Erlanger, and foyned "The
Open Door" with the Shuberts, induc-
ing the latter to disregard their con-
tract with them, with the result that
all of the Shubert Btars have playel
at Cort's Moore theatre instead of at
the Alhambra.
Deprived of the big legitimate
shows, Russell & Drew had to resort
to all kinds of entertainment. They
have lost money steadily, finally find-
ing themselves unable to pay the Al-
hambra rent.
John Cort returned from New Yors:
to-day. Mr. Cort announces that the
Moore will continue playing legitimate,
the Grand will be the "dollar house,"
and the Seattle will be the home of a
stock company next season.
Mr. Cort will produce "The Web"
next season, a western play without
nielodramatlcs or gun play, written by
Harold Holland, now supporting Max
Figman in stock at the Seattle.
LINGUIST FOR FOLIES.
(Special Cable to Variktv).
London, May 31.
Olga Petrowa has been engaged for
the Folies Bergere, New York. She
leaves within a short time. Olga works
In French and English, burlesquing
both.
Satanllla, a dancer, has been en-
gaged by William Harris for the Fo-
lies Bergere Cabaret performance. She
will open in New York, June 19.
RUSSIAN DANCE PASSE.
(Special Cable to Variety)
London, May 31.
The Russian dance seems to be a
bit frayed over here. The craze is
now a two-year-old. So when "The
Dream Dance" with a Russian ballet
opened at the Alhambra Monday, the
hall did not catch on fire.
Caterina Geltzer and M. Tichomiroff
are admittedly great dancers; the pro-
duction is brilliant, although lacking
a big climax, but the entire aggrega-
tion came too late.
Mosher, Hayes and Mosher, Ameri-
can comedy bicycle turn, scored a
genuine hit at the Alhambra. No
specialty turn has ever gone better
there.
Violinsky, another American who
plays "rag" on a violin, met with a
moderate success at the Coliseum, ap-
pearing In London for the first time.
Hynes and Stoddart, heading a poor
program at the Metropolitan, did well
in a quiet way Monday.
BAYES REFUSED TO PLAY.
Chicago, May 31.
There was no performance to-
day at the Chicago Opera House,
where Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth
are appearing in "Little Miss Fix-it,"
although the show was advertised
and a good house present. The
reason for not giving a show was be-
cause Miss Bayes refused to play two
matinees on succeeding days, having
given a matinee on the holiday.
The management was not informed
of Miss Bayes' decision until the audi-
ence had been seated and the opening
chorus started. The show continued
until It was time for Miss Bayes to
make her appearance. It was then dis-
covered the female star was not in the
theatre and the curtain had to be rung
down. Money was refunded to the en-
tire audience.
Lyman B. Qlover, general manager
of the Kohl & Castle Interests, stated
that the house management would
take no action in the matter.
"PINAFORE" TRAVESTY.
Oeo. V. Hobart is writing a traves-
ty on "Pinafore," to be a feature of
"The Follies of 1911." This week F.
Zlegfeld, Jr., engaged the Dolly Sis-
ters for the show. They were with
"The Echo."
Another feature secured by the
manager is Tom Dingel, who became
famous during the Friars' perform-
ance at the New Amsterdam last Sun-
day. Dingel is an eccentric dancer.
He came to New York from the west,
forming a partnership with Ben Ryan,
late of Ryan and White. The act
was signed with "The Follies" by Joe
Sullivan, its manager.
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.
Chicago, May 31.
After a preliminary week in Milwau-
kee "The Heartbreakers," the new
Hough and Adams piece opened at the
Princess theatre last night before a
big audience. The critics did not agree
with the managers that the piece was
fit for a Chicago opening.
MRS. EDDIE LEONARD.
(MABEL RUSSELL)
In her new "40" Chalmera-betrolt.
LARRY WHEAT MARRIES.
Laurence Wheat, now playing with
"The Hen Pecks," and Anice Harris,
also in the profession, were married in
New York Thursday morning. Sam
Meyers acted as best man. The wed-
ding breakfast was served at the Cafe
Madrid.
Some members of the cast came
in for praise, Sallie Fisher and George
Damerel sharing first honors.
A run at the Princess is the present
schedule for the production.
NEW "ROLAND" IN "THE SPRING
MAID."
Wednesday night "The Spring
Maid" had a new "Roland." Tom
McNaughton stepped aside for the
evening to witness the performance
from "the front."
The newcomer was Leo Stark, an
Englishman, just returned from a
stay of seven years in Australia. Mr.
Stark has been engaged by Werba &
Luescher to take the role in the "No.
2" "Spring Maid" company next sea-
son. With four rehearsals, Stark
asked for a try. At the Saturday
matinee, he will go through It again.
TWO MINDS WITH SAME TITLE.
That minds will run in the same
channels was brought to light this
week when the theatrical fraternity
was informed by Daniel Frohman that
he would open the Lyceum about
Sept. 1 with a new comedy in three
acts, "Thy Neighbors' Wife" by El-
mer Harris.
Reposing in the office of Clarence
Bennett is a new play by that play-
wright-actor bearing the title, "Thy
Neighbor's Wife." The piece has
never been produced, though Bennett
had some of the big Broadway mana-
gers look it over.
Each author may have caught the
Inspiration for the title from the song
of that name, sung by Grace LaRue
sometime ago.
MAY BUCKLEY SIGNS.
May Buckley attached her signature
to a contract In the Frazee-Lederer of-
fice Wednesday and will be seen In
the play, "He Fell In Love With His
Wife," an ofd dramatic piece which
the firm will rename and give an
elaborate presentation next fall.
ROSS* SHOW SECURED.
Frazee & Lederer have Thomas W.
Ross of "Checkers" fame to star next
season in a new piece by Owen Davis.
It is a comedy-drama and its tentative
title is "An Every Day Man/' but the
name will probably be changed.
GAITES SELLS "TWINS."
Two of the "Three Twins" compan-
ies have been sold for next season by
Jos. M. Galtes. One, with the abso-
lute western rights, goes to F. A.
Wade, the musical comedy show
owner, and the other, covering south-
ern territory, is turned over to Billy
Woods, a New York manager.
Galtes will keep the third company,
sending it through the Stair-Havlin
houses, playing mostly week stands.
WORRYING OVER GABY.
(Special Cable to Variety).
London, May 31.
Though Gaby Deslys arrived from
Paris to-day, the management of the
Alhambra is worrying lest the French-
woman should balk at her engagement
to appear in the hall next Monday.
ENGAGING SYLVA COMPANY.
Al. Woods is casting the new Mar-
guerita Sylva show which goes out
under his management. The piece
opens in Philadelphia late in August,
goes then to Boston for a short stay,
and is listed for the Globe theatre
here in October.
Harry MacDonough has been en-
gaged as leading comedian.
AUTHOR'S ART COLLECTION SOLD.
(Special Cbale to Variety).
Paris, May 31.
Pierre Decourcelle's famous art
collection was put up at auction Mon-
day. From 125 numbers on the cata-
logue there was realized $207,830.
The objects of art sold are but half
of the things he has been collecting
all his life.
Decourcelle is best known in Amer-
ica as the author of "Two Little Vaga-
bonds."
Nederveld's Monk will tour the Or-
pheum Circuit opening July 2, placed
by the Marinelli office.
Charle 8 Williams will be a manager
for Gus Hill next season.
CLOSES AT ONE NIGHT'S NOTICE.
Chicago, May 31.
The Llebler & Co. production of
"Marriage a la Carte" closed its sea-
son at the Grand Opera House last
Saturday, with only a notice of one
night given to the company.
The piece has been playing here
about four weeks. Entirely recasted
and restaged for the Chicago premier
the piece seemed as though it would
go over big from early indications.
The warm wave, however, proved too
much.
"Mile. Roslta," in which Fritz!
Scheff is appearing at the Lyric, is
due to close this Saturday night. The
show "died" here without a doubt.
The withdrawal of these two at-
tractions will, from present appear-
ances, close two of the Shubert houses
In Chicago until the beginning of next
season.
VARIETY
MANAGERS PESSIMISTIC
OV ER THE CONDITIONS
Unsettled State of Vaudeville Holding up Building Prop-
ositions, Frightening Out Capital* and Delaying
Improvements to "Small Time" Theatres.
May Change Policy of Many Houses.
The present unsettled condition of
vaudeville, has caused many managers
to become pessimistic over the reopen-
ing of vaudeville activities in the late
summer.
The smaller vaudeville manager ap-
pears to be the most apprehensive. He
claims the agitation between the actor
and the manager has become public
property, to the extent that outside
capital is now influenced by the re-
ports of impending strife between the
two. The report that "there Is going
to be a strike by the actors" is often
heard, say the managers, and the re-
mark has been made by men to
whom a proposition involving one or
more theatres or to interest money in
the vaudeville business has been ad-
dressed.
"It hits me seriously," said a "small
time" manager this week to a Variety
representative. The manager and the
circuit represented by him are passive
figures in the smouldering relations
between the managerial and acting
end of the vaudeville profession. His
circuit enjoys a good standing, has
not been connected with any complaint
by actors, and has worked up from a
small beginning until the future
seemed to hold out considerable pro-
mise.
"The trouble is" he continued "we
don't know where we stand for next
season. We have a couple of houses
in mind that could be added on, one
to be new, but we can't go ahead,
because we are uncertain where we
will stand if the trouble between the
actors and the managers breaks out
in a strike.
"We don't care which way it goes.
If there is a strike, we are going to
lose money. We can't afford to lose
much, and we certainly can't afford to
take chances on investing in the face
of how th'ngs look. Why, we have
even given up the idea of making im-
provements to our houses. They are
necessary and would have cost In all
about $25,000, but how can we do
it? I couldn't tell you now if you
asked me whether we shall reopen
with vaudeville. What's the use of
taking chances? We can do other
things with the theatres, with less risk
than having our acts walk out, and
forced to play makeshift bills in our
small towns, where you may lose your
entire clientele in one week.
"I don't know whether the actors
understand what this agitation is do-
ing or what it means. If we closed
our theatres, over forty acts weekly
would have to look elsewhere for en-
gagements. I don't know how the big
managers look at this question. Per-
haps they don't care, because their
money has been made, and again of
course the big manager will be the last
to have trouble in his theatre with
the actors, but we little fellows have
got to figure ahead.
"Several building deals I know of
for 'small time' houses have been held
up by the people who were about to
make the investment asking the man-
agers, 'What about this strike the
actors are talking of?'
"We would be safer playing straight
pictures, or stock, or forming a cheap
melodramatic circuit among ourselves.
If things don't settle down shortly, I
think you will find . any number of the
cheaper houses will dcelde on some
other entertainment until the man-
agers know exactly what to expect
and what to look for."
One or two "big time" managers
when spoken to by a Variety repre-
sentative as to plans for next season,
said that they were proceeding as they
always have; no trouble was expected,
and if it came, when it arrived was
time enough to give attention.
At an adjourned meeting of the
Vaudeville Managers Protective Asso-
ciation Monday, it was agreed that
when a strike by actors should occur
in any theatre operated by a member
of the Association, the theatre in-
volved should either close or Imme-
diately adopt a moving picture policy
of entertainment.
At the same meeting the secretary
of the Association was instructed to
draft a form of contract, to be gener-
ally placed in use among members.
PROFESSIONAL, FLYING DULL.
It begins to look as though the
many aviation companies which build-
ed hopes upon dates for fairs and
summer parks are due to get a bump.
Several of the larger companies have
already given up the idea of secur-
ing any big money for flights this
summer.
The reason, according to an author-
ity, is that in almost every commun-
ity there are several would-be flyers.
The fair or park people do not look
further for an attraction and hire the
local genius. Whether he ever
leaves the ground or not is immate-
rial; the "press stuff" is there, and
the "local" works much cheaper.
It is said the Wright Bros, will
not bother about exhibition dates
after this season, but will place their
machines on the market for sale out-
right.
Big open-air attractions are being
handled very sparingly this summer.
CHILD LABOR CONVICTION.
San Francisco, May 31.
Archie Levy, the booking agent and
manager of the Richmond theatre
here, was arrested and found guilty
before Judge Sullivan of employing
child labor at his theatre. Levy was
remanded for sentence until later in
the week. An appeal from the deci-
sion will be taken.
MAURICE SHAl'lltO DIES.
Maurice Shapiro, the music pub-
lisher, died suddenly yesterday morn-
ing at his home in New York. Mr.
Shapiro had been suffering for some
months with stomach trouble. At At-
lantic City for a few days with his
wife, he returned to Xew York Wed-
nesday. During the night he com-
menced to sink, and died early Thurs-
day morning.
The deceased started his present
music publishing firm five years ago.
Previously he had been engaged in
the music trade over here, but left
for an extended period In Europe.
"Shapiro" has been very successful,
and is ranked amon gthe leading firms
of the country in the line.
PICTURES FOLLOW CORN BEEF.
Where once the merry lobster
squirmed midst the melting butter
while the corn beef and cabbage play-
fully dipped itself into the English
mustard, the moving picture will soon
dance on the sheet of white, for the
building that housed Shanley's restau-
rant at 42nd street and Broadway
for so many years is to be opened as
a picture house this Saturday.
Freeman Bernstein is the promoter.
Tuesday Freeman said everything
would be ready by Saturday. The
police, the license and the fire bur-
eaus had been visited. Everything
looked so rosy that Mr. Bernstein was
able to spend Decoration Day with his
family at his newly rented cottage at
Long Branch (rent prepaid). What
was the main dining room in the
famous restaurant will be the picture
theatre. Admission will be a dime.
COMEDY CLUB WEEK OFF.
The Vaudeville Comedy Club's big
show which was to have gone into the
Savoy, Atlantic City, July 17, ha 8 been
declared off.
One story proclaimed the opposi-
tion, Youngs Pier, as the cause.
Louis Wesley, manager of the Savoy,
stated that there had been no com-
plaint from the Pier end, but that an
agreement regarding terms between
the Club and Comstock & Gest could
not be reached.
LEECH'S NEW "TWO-ACT."
Al. Leech has purchased from
Charles Horwitz a "two-act," entitled
"Sighs," and has been booked to open
with it shortly at Hammersteln's.
PRINCESS' NEW ACT.
The Princess Sita Diva is rehears-
ing a new act for vaudeville, under
the stage direction of William Torpey.
The Princess is under the management
of Pat Casey. Four of the Hindoo girl
dancers with Ruth St. Denis have
been added to the Princess' comple-
ment for the stage.
PERHAPS OF OLD-TIMEKS.
Several of the managers of the
United Booking Offices have been con-
sidering the value of presenting a
week of "old-time" minstrelsy. The
first to go actively to work to formu-
late such a hill is H. <1 Larson, man-
ager of Keiths, Boston. He has al-
ready communicated with a number of
the veteran blackfac e stars to see how
they felt about it.
USING UNITED'S CONTRACT.
This week the Charles K. Krauss
agency of Philadelphia, and the Nat-
ional Agency, of Boston, both affiliated
with the Family Department of the
United Booking Offices, adopted the
form of contract lately placed in use
by the Fam. Dept. That form does away
with the arbitrary cancellation of the
act after the first show, a condition
permitted of by former manager-artist
agreement.
This Saturday night will mark the
closing of four houses that have been
securing their bookings through the
Family Department of the IT. B. O.
The houses are the Prcspect in the
Bronx, the Plaza in Buffalo, N. Y., the
Star, Ithaca, N. Y. and the Greenwich,
Greenwich. N. Y. The latter three
will remain dark for the Summer
while the Prospect will play stock.
Amcng these four closings there will
be two openings during the present
month. One Is a theatre and the ether
a park. Rock Springs Park at East
Liverpool, Ohio, opens for the summer
next Monday. Three weeks later the
Lyceum, Ashtabula, O , will open with
vaudeville. Bookings for both will be
laid out by Billy Delaney.
ANOTHER CANINE WONDER.
Chicago, May 31.
Another canine wonder has appear-
ed in the form of "The Great Spot,"
presented by Louis Pruchniak. "Spot"
is being touted as the best of all, his
trainer offering to wager that he is
the best trained dog in the world.
Pruchniak claims that "Spot" is the
original "writing" dog, an 1 also that
no magnetic influence is used to make
the animal display his penmanship.
Among other things "Spot" can run
backwards, stand on his head unaldel,
weep real tears and do a mind-read-
ing act. Pruchniak has refused sev-
eral offers for current New York en-
gagements, but will spring his meal
ticket next season.
AFTER MILLIONAIRE MUSICIAN.
Robert E. Irwin, manager of the
Fifth Avenue theatre, ever on the
alert for novelty, is endeavoring to
secure for his house an act that
would prove an unquestionable draw-
ing card. Some time ago there was
produced at one of the performances
at the Lambs' Club an instrumental
act by four of its members. They
were Alfred Seligman, of the well-
known banking house of I. & N. Sel-
igman. Theo. Bendlx, musical direc-
tor of the Hudson theatre, Max Ben-
dlx, director of "The Spring Maid"
Company orchestra, and Oscar Sang-
er, late conductor at the Empire the-
atre. For the little turn, was em-
ployed some $20,000 worth of Instru-
ments, the property of Mr. Seligman,
who is said to he an amateur musi-
cian of no moan merit. The difficulty
is In the other three musicians, en-
forced by Mr. Irwin, persuading the
millionaire banker to make his debut
as a public performer.
Frank Milton and the De Long Sis-
ters are under the management of
Albee. Weber & Evans; George, Elsie
and Ida St. Leon are under the man-
agement of Frederic Thompson. A
transposition of a line under tho lat-
ter's picture in Vahiktv, last week oc-
casions thl^ explanation.
VARIETY
LEGITIMATE ATTRACTIONS
FO R SEASO N'S OPENING
Plays In Plenty, Some Tried and Found True. Others,
Stamped as Successes Out of Town the Past
Season, Waiting for New York Opening.
Much hag already been said and
written of the outlook in the legiti-
mate field of theatricals for next sea-
son. The professional croakers have
declared that there is a dearth of
new material in sight, and that "show
business has gone to the dogs." This
cry has been recorded every spring
since show business began, and will
likely be revived every year at the
beginning of the season when the So-
ciety for the Prevention r t>f Cruelty
to Animals issues its annual announce-
ment that all dogg should be muzzled.
The crop of new material in the
form of plays, musical and otherwise,
to be presented at the opening of the
regular fall season in New York is,
as far as may be judged from ad-
vance information and reports of pre-
liminary presentations out of town,
'way above the average. In addition
to those already announced there is
undoubtedly a large list that is being
held in reserve and others now being
written, while still others have been
submitted to managers by the authors
and are being given careful considera-
tion.
A partial list of the opening pieces
for the inauguration of the season of
1911-12, is as follows:
Weber's theatre will reopen in Au-
gust with the first production of "Sen-
orita," a new musical play by George
V. Hobart, music by Silvio Hein.
Later Joe Weber in a new piece, will
appear in the house as his own star.
Liebler & Co. will produce early in
September at Wallack's theatre a com-
edy in four acts by Louis N. Parker,
called "Disraeli," with George Arliss
in the title role. It won success in
Chicago the past season.
Charles Frohman opens the Knick-
erbocker early in September with a
new comedy in which he will present
Donald Brian as a star.
The Hackett theatre (re-named the
Harris), will show the first New York
performance of "Maggie Pepper" by
Charles Klein, in which Rose Stahl
is at present enjoying a long and pros-
perous stellar engagement at the Il-
linois, Chicago. Its metropolitan
premiere is scheduled for Labor Day.
Julian Eltinge in "The Fascinating
Widow," comes to the New Amster-
dam or Liberty in September. El-
tinge has enjoyed phenomenal success
on tour.
"The Spring Maid," one of the past
season's big New York successes, re-
opens at the Liberty early in August,
for a short stay.
David Belasco will open his Repub-
lic theatre with "The Woman," with
Helen Ware.
Ijew Fields, who closes at the Broad-
way Saturday with "The Henpecks,"
in order to make a short trip abroad,
reopens that playhouse with the same
piece the first week in August, fol-
lowing it in a few weeks with another
musical comedy of the same type,
called "The Never Homes."
The Hudson theatre will reopen
Sept. 4, when Frank Mclntyre, last
seen in New York as Bob Blake in
"The Travelling Salesman," will make
his stellar debut in George Bronson
Howard's comedy "Snobs." Manager
Henry B. Harris has in reserve for
that theatre a piece by Edgar Selwyn
called "The Arab," tried out in stock
in Los Angeles recently.
The Belasco-Stuyvesant theatre re-
opens early in September for a few
weeks' revival of "The Concert" and
will be followed Oct. 17 by David War-
field in "The Return of Peter Grimm."
This has been such an unquestioned
success in Chicago and elsewhere that
it can hardly be looked upon as even
a possible failure in New York.
"Thy Neighbor's Wife" is carded for
the opening attraction at the Lyceum
in August.
Wagenhals & Kemper will open the
Astor the middle of August with a
three weeks' revival of "Seven Days,"
following it with "What the Doctor
Ordered." This farce was tried out
in Trenton last season and its spon-
sors regard it as an even funnier
piece than their "Seven Days." They
also have in reserve a serious play to
follow at their theatre.
"A Gentleman of Leisure," a new
comedy by John Stapleton and P. G.
Wodehouse, with Douglas Fairbanks
as the star, will be the opening at-
traction at The Playhouse, Aug. 16.
Grace George will make her first ap-
pearance with The Playhouse com-
pany at that theatre, some time in
October.
John Drew will open at the Empire
in a new play, as he has done ever
since he has been a star under the
direction of Charles Frohman.
"The Girl of My Dreams," featuring
Leila Mclntyre and John Hyams, which
enjoyed two successful engagements
in Chicago last season, is listed for
the opening of the Globe.
When Frank McKee assumes me
management of the Majestic in Octo-
ber, he will return it to its original
policy of a production house, opening
it with "The Quaker Girl," an English
musical piece of the George Edwardes
type, which has been favorably re-
ceived in England.
Liebler & Co. will inaugurate their
tenancy of the New Theatre, renam-
ing it the Century, by a stupendous
spectacular production of "The Garden
of Allah."
One of Henry W. Savage's early pro-
ductions next season, to be presented
at one of the houses not mentioned
above, will be "Le Million," a four-
act farce now running at the Palais
Royal, Paris. Leo Ditrichstein has
male the American adaptation.
Fritzi Scheff in "Mile. Roslta" has
been mentioned as the opening attrac-
tion for the Casino, but out-of-town
(report! are to the effect that the
piece will require some drastic over-
hauling before it can reasonably be
looked upon as a candidate for the
money-making prize.
Some of the other plays presented
on the road last season that have
enjoyed a sufficient amount of success
to entitle them to make a bid for
metropolitan favor are, "The King's
Game" (with James K. Hackett),
"Katie-Did;" "The Fox;" "Behind the
Scenes" (by Margaret Mayo); "My
Cinderella Girl;" "The Sweetest Girl
in Paris;" "The Girl I Love;" George
Fawcett in "The Remittance Man;"
Margaret Anglin in "Green Stock-
ings;" Henrietta Croasman in "The
Peacock and the Goose;" Thomas
Dixon's "Sins of the Father;" Robert
Edeson in "Where the Trail Divides;"
Henry Kolker in "The Great Name;"
Wilton Lackaye in "The Stranger;"
Olga Nethersole in "The Redemption
of Evelyn Vaudray;" Annie Russell in
"Gordon's Wife;" Virginia Harned in
"The Woman He Married;" "Rock of
Ages;" "Gay Matilda."
NEW YORKER IN MARSEILLES.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
Paris, May 31.
Harry C. Romaine, formerly a man-
ager in New York, will assume charge
of the Eldorado, Marseilles. He will
open this establishment June 2, for a
summer season, under the name of
the New York Music Hall.
NEW STAR FOR "TILIjIE."
"Tillie's Nightmare" may be sent
out on the road once more, next sea-
son, but without Marie Dressier. Sev-
eral women have been mentioned in
connection with the stellar role of the
piece. The parting between Miss
Dressier, the show and her managers
arrived with the abandonment of the
proposed summer run of the produc-
tion at the Herald Square. It was to
have commenced last Monday. Miss
Dressier refused to open at the Herald
Square, leaving for her farm in the
Country. No reaeon was assigned.
Lew Fields declared he knew of no
reason for it.
The tour of "Tillie's Nightmare."
embracing an eight months' stay in
New York and a tour of the country
to the northwest and return, was high-
ly profitable. In that time Miss Dress-
ier played nearly six hundred perfor-
mances and her share of the receipts
amounted to about $50,000. When
Miss Dressier was apprised by her
management that for her return New
York engagement the prices were to
be $1.50 instead of two dollars, she
balked as only the strenuous Marie
can. Not only that, but she insisted
that the organization be recostumed
at a cost approximating $3,000. The
points were argued for several days
between star and management until
Anally, finding that the Messrs. Fields
and Shuberts could not see it her way,
Miss Dressier quit.
FRIARS ARE PARADING.
Atlantic City, May 31.
The first "stand" of the trip of
the Friars' Frolic was this town.
They got here on Monday as per
schedule, and immediately paraded
the Boardwalk, headed by Emmett
Corrigan and their band. The march-
ers were attired in long, green linen
dusters, plaid caps and bamboo canes.
James Walsh was Just behind the
man with the baton, while immedi-
ately back of him was held aloft a
placard announcing the Friars' Frol-
ic at the Apollo. This was unneces-
sary as the house was completely
sold out last Saturday.
The parade Is unique in that it is
the first theatrical organization that
ever paraded the "walk." There have
been but few processions of any kind
along that thoroughfare.
Philadelphia, May 31.
The Friars' gave their "Frolic" at
the Chestnut Street Opera House,
Tuesday afternoon. Despite the many
attractions Memorial Day, the thea-
tre was filled and the audience
evinced much enjoyment at the enter-
tainment given. The receipts of the
single performance were not an-
nounced.
Baltimore, May 31.
The Friars Frolic played to big busi-
ness here yesterday, more money going
in at the gate than had been looked
for.
Chicago, May 31.
The advance sale for the Friars
Frolic has reached $5,000, up to date.
MAKIGNY SETTLES A STRIKE.
(Special Cable to Variety,.)
Paris, May 31.
The stage hands at the Folies Ma-
rigny went out on a strike during the
performance the other night. The au-
dience was acquainted with the facts
and the money refunded.
The house opened again the next
night with an entirely new staff be-
hind the scene. The stage hands'
grievance was that they were worked
too hard. The management refused to
hire more help.
ANOTHER HIGH BROW PLAY.
Not content with his attempts to
launch "The Clouds" at the Bijou
Theatre recently, Julius Hopp will of-
fer the public a few more "high brow"
pieces at that playhouse. The first of
them will be "Youth" by Max Halbe,
translated and adopted by Herman
Bernstein from the German play
"Jugend." It will be given June 8.
M. JoKcpli Joyce, advance of "The
Smart Set" ("big show") the past sea-
son, has taken charge of the L. A.
Thompson interests at Rockaway, for
the summer.
BUBB CASTING TWO PLAYS.
George J. Wetzel, representative for
the Bennett attractions has completed
a deal with George Bubb whereby the
latter secures for next season "A
Warning Bell" and "A Royal Slave,"
by Clarence Bennett. Mr. Bubb will
reach New York this month to select
his casts.
"A Sailor's Sweetheart," a roman-
tic operette by Mr. Wetzel, calling for
a small cast and no chorus, is now in
rehearsal and will open early next
month.
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Vol. XXII.
June 3
No. 13
"The Red Rose," with Valeska Su-
ratt, opened at Boston Monday.
The IjongwortliM played Peoria, 111.,
last week. The act has not been idle
in the past eighteen months.
Vardon, Perry and Wilder leave for
their second European tour, June 10,
opening at the Palace, Blackpool, June
19.
Joe Carroll and Will J. Cooke re-
turned to Broadway this week, not
having seen the lane since last Au-
gust.
Cileu Island opened its regular sea-
son last Sunday. A couple of new
steamers run between the Island and
New York.
Bijou Russell has received a route
through Freeman Bernstein over the
Sullivan-Considine Circuit, commenc-
ing in July.
Neely L. Kd wards; of Flanagan and
Edwards, and Belle Carlton, former-
ly with Dan Burke in vaudeville, were
married May 27.
Hawthorne and Burt replaced Harry
Fox and Millership Sisters at Proc-
tor's, Newark, this week. Harry is
still without his voice.
Roy Barnea is "stealing Eddie Leon-
ard's stuff," Roy having purchased a
big touring car, and will join the Ac-
tor's Automobile Club.
Jack Lorimer, the Scotch comedian,
bus been placed by the Marinelli
agency for thirty weeks on the United
Circuits next season.
A. K. Johnson, the foreign agent,
will sail June 1 ; "» for tbe other side.
Max Sherman will attend to his busi-
ness while away.
Mr and Mrs. Perkins Fisher have
purchased a ranch in Southern Cali-
fornia and will study orange raising
during the holiday season.
Stepp, Mehlinger and King sailed
Wednesday to play in England. After
a week In the provinces they will open
at the Hippodrome, London. Max Hart
did the booking.
Johnson and Dean, the colored act,
wish to return to this country next
season. M. S. Bentham is filling in
vaudeville time for them.
Sheppard Camp has been engaged
by Henry B. Harris to play the role
of Bob Blake in "The Travelling
Salesman" for next season.
Raymond Hitchcock's starring ve-
hicle for next season is entitled "The
Red Widow." It is the joint work of
Channing Pollock and Hen Wolf with
music by Charles Gebest.
Gerald Griffin and Co., Camilla
Ober, Arlington Four and William,
Thompson and Co. have been booked
over the Orpheum Circuit.
When Julius Tannin played at
Hammerstein's he was billed as "Jul-
ius Tannen, The Popular Monologist,
first time here in three years."
(Julius thinks it's funny).
The engagement is announced of
Arylyne Caryl Elliott (non-profes-
sional) of Halifax, N. S-, to Jules
Kibel, of the Bell Boy Trio.
Walter J. Kingsley, general press
representative for Henry B. Harris and
Jesse L. Lasky has been appointed by
Mayor Gaynor on the committee to see
that New York has a sane 4th.
SPORTING NEWS
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•porting event* in which the profession is directly concerned.
Send in accounts of baseball games, swimming * races, golf matches,
automobile runs, etc., addressing all communications to Sporting Editor,
VARIETY, New York,
Nat Wills and Mrs. Wills (La Belle
Titcomb) left for the mountains yes-
terday, for the summer. They open
on the Orpheum time August 21.
Harry Mundorft*, who has been
away from his desk in the United of-
fices for the past four weeks, suf-
fering from a nervous breakdown, is
reported to be on the mend.
Jos. K. Watson has concluded to
tempt vaudeville with a "single" next
season, leaving burlesque for the time
being. Paul Durand is the agent.
Jack Welch and Francis X. Hope
will take out "The Man Who Owns
Broadway," next season with a new
man playing Raymond Hitchcock's old
role.
'Truthful John" Pollock, the chief
piper of the Victoria Roof, will not
take to the road next season, but
will be at Weber's on Broadway, as
the distributer of press "dope."
Ray Cox may go starring next sea-
son — that is, she will if certain nego-
tiations to that end are consummated.
If not she will play the Orpheum Cir-
cuit.
A large corner plot of ground, lo-
cated at Fulton and Washington
streets, Jamaica, Long Island, has
just l been purchased for the erection
thereon of a vaudeville theatre.
"Happy Fanny" Fields is in town
on a visit to her relatives. She will
remain here for the summer, return-
ing in time for the regular fall season
in London.
No special policemen's badges
could be obtained for the contem-
plated female Cops on Hammerstein's
Roof. They may keep guard up there
without the emblem of authority.
Girard and Gardner, after spend-
ing a few weeks at Mt. Clemens,
leave for England (in July) to com-
mence a second tour of the Stoll
houses.
The New Netherlands Theatre Co.,
which is erecting a theatre on Forty-
eighth street, near Sixth avenue, has
just negotiated a loan of $250,000
with which to erect the building.
The Colonial, New York, closes
June 18, for the summer. Percy G.
Williams' other houses, open at pres-
ent (Alhambra and Orpheum) will
stop June 25.
LJna Abar banal 1 has rented a cot-
tage at Saranac Lake for the summer.
She will be the star once more of
"Madame Sherry" with the opening of
the regular season.
Ed. MacDoweil, formerly business
manager with Mrs. Leslie Carter, has
been engaged by John Cort for next
season to manage the coast show of
"The Gamblers."
Arvis' "Temple of Mystery", the
illusion and living picture turn, on re
on the Morris Circuit, has been place. J
by Paul Durand for four weeks on
Hammerstein's Roof, opening June 2<",.
Lillian Sinalley, late of "Madame
Sherry," has been secured for next
season by W. J. Counihan for his
"Queens of the Folies Bergere" to play
a prima donna soubret role. This is
Miss Smalley's first appearance in bur-
lesque.
Al. Itiirman, cornelian with the
Walthour Troupe, and Matilda Wolff,
with "Tollies of the Day," will he
married in New York .Mine LM. K.
Walthonr. mentioned last week as the
prospective bridegroom, will merely
be amoimst those present.
E. J. Carpenter has obtained the
producing rights to "Forty-Five Min-
utes From Broadway," for next sea-
son and may put out two companies
in the Cohan piece. Carpenter will
also have out "The Blue Mouse" and
"The House of a Thousand Candles"
next season.
"The Isle Of Bpice," which opened
Sept. 3 last, is having an unusually
long season and is now playing Domin-
ion of Canada fair dates. After the
July and August dates are filled, the
company will be reorganized to play
comic operas in the northwest terri-
tory for the balance of the season.
Ray Bailey, who has been suffering
from an attack of peritonitis, was suc-
cessfully operated on Monday at the
French Hospital on West 34th street.
Miss Bailey will probably be out in a
fortnight, but will do no work until
she and her husband open on the Or-
pheum Circuit next season.
Clark Brown, general manager of
the Canadian Circuit (vaudeville), re-
turned from a fishing trip Monday.
Joe Weber spent a week with Mr.
Brown, eighty miles north of Ottawa,
in a place called a town because there
were eight houses in it. (Mr. Brown
caught ail th e flsh — Mr. Weber ate
them).
Able Hammers teln promises to
surely leave New York to-morrow,
taking the New York for the other
side. With the youngest of the Ham-
merstein brothers will go "The Ori-
ental Rose," said by Abe to be a reg-
ular act, imported by him from
Europe when last over there. Abe
was so busy here he could not bring
the foreign turn to the attention of
the American managers, so he in-
tends letting the Londoners see it at
the Hippodrome, toward the latter
end of this month — or later.
Bessie Clayton reached New York
last week, to visit her husband, Julian
Mitchell, who is convalescent after a
severe illness. Her father returned
with her. Miss Clayton will return
abroad to fulfill engagements placed
by her manager, Bert Cooper, who has
the dancer under contract for two
years more. Mr. Cooper is back in
New York with authority, he claims,
to place the works of Fran/ Lehar on
this side. Mr. Lehar may visit the
States when Dr. Wullner comes over
for a contemplated concert tour next
fall.
A vaudeville actor (who doesn't
wear his watch in his upper outside
coat pocket) was looking over some
suburban property with a view to pur-
chasing a home, last Sunday. The
real estate man was showing him
around. The actor stopped in front of
one cottage that looked as though It
illicit he purchased at a reasonable
figure.
"What's the price of that oueT'
said the actor.
"Oli," replied the real estate sales-
man, "that was sold to an actor yes-
terda>. We caught him on the run
and slipped it to him good. "
8
VARIETY
MANHATTAN'S REAL RENTERS.
The real renters of the Oscar Ham-
ruersteiu's Manhattan Opera House are
Comstock & (Jest, the young theatri-
cal firm, who have taken a lease of
the house for ten years at an annual
rental of $6r»,000. Possession will be
Kiven Sept. 1. The Shubert attrac-
tion will again appear at the Manhat-
tan next season, at prices ranging from
twenty-five cents to one dollar. The
Manhattan will be a week-stand. It la
in opposition to the Grand Opera
House, managed by Cohan & Harris,
playing the same policy with Klaw &
Erlanger attractions.
The Manhattan was taken over by
the Shuberts this spring, on a per cent-
age plan with Mr. Hammersteln. Open-
ing with "Alias Jimmy Valentine," the
theatre did a terrific business that
week, but gradually dropped off in re-
ceipts until the success of the new
policy was not as firmly established
as the early returns indicated it would
bo. Later, it was announced that
the Shuberts had taken the property
under lease. This, it was understood
at the time, was for the purpose of
assisting Mr. Hammersteln in securing
a large additional mortgage on the
property he was then negotiating for.
The formal announcement of Comstock
& Gest having secured the Manhattan
was given out last week.
In addition to the Manhattan, Corn-
stock & Gest lease or manage the Co-
lonial, Cleveland; Harmonus-Bleecker
Hall, Albany; Van Twiller, Schenec-
tady; Shubert, Rochester, Savoy, At-
lantic City, and a house in Louisville.
OHIO'S STRICT LAW.
Cincinnati, May 24.
The law governing theatrical and
other public exhibitions in the State
of Ohio has been amended by the
state legislature. Theatrical per-
formances, public shows and athletic
games of whatever name or nature to
which admission is charged will be
regulated by license or prohibited if
such action be necessary and all busi-
ness of trafficking in theatrical tickets
or coupons of licensed amusements by
unrecognized agents will be governed
accordingly.
All municipalities in Ohio, by their
councils, may provide by ordinance or
resolution for the exercise and en-
forcement of the powers granted.
HEADQl ARTERS IN NEW YORK.
Chicago, May 31.
Tommy Quigley, general manager
of the Laemelle Music Publishing Co.,
will leave for the east in a week or
two to establish headquarters for his
firm in New York. As yet no one has
been selected to represent the house
here.
Since Quigley left "Shapiro" to di-
rect the affairs of the Chicago firm, he
lias sent over several hits, incidently
learning that one of the necessities of
a successful publisher is to have his
main office closer to Broadway than
Chicago.
Maud IiUiiil>ert, takes another dip
into the varieties, starting June 17 at
Shea's, Buffalo. A week or two may
be played hereabouts before that time.
Jenie .Jacobs of the Casey Agency Is
fixing it.
NEARLY MILE-COASTER.
The Giant Coaster on Surf avenue,
Coney Island, is scheduled to start to-
morrow. It is located Just next to
"Dreamland," which was destroyed by
fire. The flames damaged it slightly.
Covering 4,000 feet of track, built
of 500 tons of steel, and having a ca-
pacity of a passenger a second, the
coaster can register $4,000 on a busy
day. The highest point of vantage is
100 feet.
THE GIRLS ARE COMING.
Chicago, May 31.
Minnie Warner and Genevieve Gan-
non, the two niftiest girls in the Or-
pheum Circuit's employ, will leave for
New York in a few weeks to spend
their usual summer vacation in that
city. While both young women are
strong for the Windy City, they like
to slip east once a year to wise up to
the new buildings, so that in a pinch
they can converse familiarly on the
An example of the attractive billing originated and used by the Orpheum Circuit In featuring
"MARVELOUS GRIFFITH." THE HUMAN ADDING MACHINE, whom the managers declared
to be one of the beat nets to create talk that has gone over the tour In a long while.
In Griffith's opening weeks on the Circuit he was not even featured, but it did not take
the management long to appreciate his value, as he was quickly advanced to the headline
position, and there he finished In New Orleans May 7.
He Is resting on his farm In Northern Indiana for the summer, but his manager. K. K.
NADEL, is In New York, arranging future bookings
A. Jarvis, who had the construction
in his charge, signed a contract Mon-
day, to build a coaster at Revere
Beach, Boston, and have it finished by
10 a. in., July 4, or forfeit fifty dol-
lars a day until it runs.
"HAY RUM" COMEDIANS READY.
Closing their first (and successful)
burlesque season on the Eastern
Wheel, as proprietors and managers,
Al Shean and Ed. Gallager are ready
to spend the summer in vaudeville
with Mr. Gallager's laughable traves-
ty, "The Battle of Bay Rum." Mr.
Shean has never played in vaudeville
with Mr. Gallager, although the cou-
ple made the skit a feature of their
show the past season.
M. S. Bentham has been commis-
sioned to secure time.
subject.
Minnie still remembers her daily
morning trips to Central Park with
Pat Casey where the obelisk was thor-
oughly explained to her. Minnie be-
lieved Pat when he told her it was
the original Blarney stone brought
over from Ireland to give courage to
the park police force.
Harry Robinson will also spend a
few weeks in New York, he being the
first member of the W. V. M. A. staff
to receive his summer leave.
"EXPIATION" PANTOMIME.
During July Auriel Coccla will pre-
sent Minnie Amato in a dramatic pan-
tomime, entitled "Expiation." In the
piece, Mr. Coccla will appear as a
clown. Ten people will be employed.
The first local presentation may be on
Hammersteln's Roof.
$600 REFUSED.
Six hundred was offered through the
Pat Casey office on Wednesday for the
Cooper Brothers for next week at the
Orpheum in Brooklyn. Harry Cooper
was willing to accept but Irving, who
at present is a "manager" of vaude-
ville acts was the one preventing the
booking.
Irving states that booking is too
good at present for $300 (one-half)
to tempt him. Seven hundred and fif-
ty for the act he might consider, said
Irving.
JIM MORTON'S "PROP" LIST.
The Folies Bergere stage manager,
John H. McCarron, was shocked Mon-
day morning upon receiving the fol-
lowing letter from James J. Morton.
The »Kld Komical Kuss opened at
the Folies Monday evening, as the
talking card boy, informing the audi-
ence by word of mouth who and what
would be next. For this duty, James
J. required one frock coat, some
trousers, shirt and hat — perhaps
shoes.
Never does Jlmsy wear more than
that when appearing upon the ros-
trum; he is the avowed enemy of all
make-up manufacturers, hence Mc-
Carron's surprise:
New York, May 27, 1911.
Mr. J. McCarron, Esq.,
Dear Sir: — Will you please have
your property-man procure the fol-
lowing mentioned articles for Mon-
day night:
1 Large Carriage Sponge.
2 V6 dozen U-pound paper bags
blown up.
1 Lemonade squeezer — glass.
Vz pint Jamaica Rum.
2 sweet Lemons each show.
1 full set parlor furniture (Gold),
and linen covers for same.
1 Large Pier Mirror- not less than
6 feet.
2 Children's stockings, 1 white. 1
black.
1 Football filled with milk.
1 2 feet small rubber hose.
\\ pairs old Gloves and one sure fire
pitcher to break. Can use House
Piano if not in tune.
Yours respectfully,
JAMES J. MORTON'.
"TALKING ACTS" ON ROOF.
There will be a radical change in
the frame-up of the programs for the
Victoria Roof Garden this Summer.
A fair proportion of the numbers on
the bills will be "talking acts," Even
comedy sketches will he used. This
is made possible by completely closing
the windows on the 12nd street side
of the roof, which will shut out the
major portion of the noise from the
street. Electric fans will be put in
operation on sultry nights, should the
temperature become at all uncomfort-
able.
RUSS ALEXANDER ILL
Boston, May \\ 1 .
The Exposition Four are not at
Keith's this week, having cancelled
the engagement through the Illness of
Russ Alexander. Mr. Alexander has
gone to the Adirondack Mountains to
recover his health. He was the piano
player in th e act.
VARIETY
EASTERN WHEEL INCREASES
BOARD M EMBERS HIP BY ONE
Will Elect Qus Hill for Eighth Member; John Q. Jermon
Likely Filling Vacancy. R. K. Hynicka Per-
manent Treasurer. "Extra Act" Understand-
ing, by Mutual Consent, Expense 50-50.
At the annual meeting of the Co-
lumbia Amusement Co. (Eastern Bur-
lesque Wheel) to be held today, it is
quite likely that the Board of Direc-
tors of the company will be increased
from its present membership of seven
to eight. It is said that Gus Hill will
be appointed as the new member.
John G. Jermon (of Jacobs & Jer-
mon) is slated to step into the vacan-
cy on the Board created by the retire-
ment through resignation of L. Law-
rence Weber. The treasure ship, also
left open by Mr. Weber's resignation,
and which has been filled temporarily
by Rudolph K. Hynicka, of Cincinnati,
will be filled permanently by the elec-
tion of Mr. Hynicka as treasurer.
Another important point to be
passed upon at the meeting is the
question of "extra acts," it is expected.
This point was brought up by the re-
cent Judgment obtained against the
Columbia Co. by Mr. Hill, for acts in-
serted into his shows, Mr. Hill recov-
ering the cost of the extra turns he
was obliged to pay for.
Although the Columbia Co. appealed
from the Judgment (that appeal
pending) it is said that future contin-
gencies will be settled through a mu-
tual agreement between house and
road manager upon an extra attrac-
tion, the expense to be divided equally
between the theater and the show.
This was the main concession the trav-
elling managers of the Eastern Wheel
have looked forward to.
It is also rumored that with the
election of Mr. Hill to the Columbia
Board, and the settlement of the "ex-
tra act" point, all legal proceedings
and other matters in dispute lately be-
tween the executives of the Columbia
Eastern Wheel and a few of its fran-
chise holders, will be dropped. This
will leave an opening for the Dove of
Peace to slip in, after a stormy inter-
val since that bird last hovered about
the Columbia building.
Other routine business will be
transacted at the meeting. During
the day annual meetings of the sub-
sidiary companies to the Columbia
will also be held at the offices of the
parent concern.
KICE & CADY SELL OUT.
Chicago, May 31.
Rice & Cady have sold their in-
terest in "The Beauty Trust" to the
New York Costume Co., of this city.
The bill of sale includes everything
but the "Wheel" franchise.
BUYING A THEATRE.
Philadelphia, May 21.
For its second Philadelphia house
next season, the Empire Circuit Co.
(Western Burlesque Wheel) is about
to take title to a theatre here. The
transfer of the property is expected to
occur today or tomorrow.
The Western Wheel, also, according
to information, has in view the pur-
chasing of a site in this city, and the
building of a new house for season af-
ter next. The Trocadero is now the
Western Burlesque Wheel theatre.
FIVE FOR HURTIG & SEAMON.
Hurtig & Seamon will have five
shows on the Eastern Burlesque Wheel
next season. This means the adding
of one new show (Irwin's Big Show)
to their four troupes which have been
playing over the Wheel this season.
"The Bowery Burlesquers," "Girls
from Happyland," "Ginger Girls," and
"Follies of New York and Paris" play-
ed this year. Next season "The Taxi
Girls" and "The Social Maids" will be
a couple of new titles. Two of the
Arm's show this season headed the list
of money makers on the Eastern
Wheel, the "Happyland" and "Bow-
ery" shows.
Jules Hurtig is a firm believer in
good shows and claims the proof is
found in the firm's record.
Next season the Hurtig & Seamon
forces are planning to make all shows
big productions. "The Ginger Girls"
will carry fifty-five people, which will
include a company to play "The Fu-
turity Winner" in the olio. Three
horses will also go along. "The Girls
from Happyland" will again be headed
by Billy W. Watson, and augmented
by a big European novelty, the name
of which Mr. Hurtig does not reveal.
The Farrel-Taylor Trio will head
the new "Taxi Girls." It is not yet
certain who will head "The Social
Maids," although the Arm has engag-
ed all artists for next season.
The death of Ben Jansen, who has
headed the "Bowery" show for the
past few seasons, will necessitate an
entire shifting about of principals.
Charles Jansen, a brother of Ben's,
will very likely lead the "Bowery"
show. The "Madame X-Cuse Me,"
burlesque, will be retained. Mr. Hur-
tig denies trouble with Henry W. Sav-
age over the title or the travesty. The
pieces of the "Bowery's" may be
changed.
Jules Hurtig and I. Hurtig and wife
of Cincinnati, have sailed for Europe,
to be gone about two months.
MRS., THE 3D, DISSATISFIED.
Chicago, May 31.
Lyda Carlisle, in private life, Mrs.
Billy Inman (the third) has instruct-
ed attorneys to commence suit for
divorce against her husband.
Miss Carlisle before marrying In-
man, was the wife of Maurice Jacobs,
a Western Burlesque Wheel manag-
er. Jacobs was her second husband.
The Inmans have been separated
for some time.
PATERSON OPENS FOR BIDS
Paterson seems bound to have bur-
lesque from either one Wheel or the
other next season. A theatre to be
called the Orpheum is now being built
and will have a seating capacity of
1,500. The location is on Van Houten
street, near Main street. The theatre
will be completed about Sept. 15.
An announcement states that, while
nothing has been closed with either
Wheel, the one making the beet terms
will get the house.
HILL LEASES SHOW.
It was stated early in the week that
Gus Hill had leased the franchise un-
der which he had operated the "Vanity
Fair" company on the Eastern Wheel
last season and that he would have but
one company under hiB personal man-
agement next season.
The reported lessees of the fran-
chise are the Bowman Brothers.
"BEEF TRUST" 10 LBS. HEAVIER.
Billy Watson of "Beef Trust" fame,
took a ten-day ocean trip on the
steamship Creole of the Southern
Steamship Co., as the guest of James
Byrnes, the steward of the boat. '
Billy gained 10 pounds on the trip.
The comedian returned in time to at-
tend the Western Burlesque Wheel
drawing this week.
BEN BOHNSTEIN.
Th<> hunt lint; rn;oiaK<r <»f th<> profcBHlnn.il
(l<>pnrtiii<>nt of tlir> HAKUV VON TILZIOIt
misic im'hmsiiim; <;o
Hi-n hag Jimt n-tui ti<<l to N< w York aflt-r n
very Huci-raaful trip to ("hlia^o. He will con-
fine his uctlvltlcH to tin? metropolis for tin-
present.
WANTS THAT OTHER WEEK.
Margaret Clemens, a principal in
the "Midnight Maidens," and who
claims (Jus Hill dismissed her with
only one week's notice! (when she
should have received two according to
a recognized theatrical custom), is su-
ing the burlesque malinger for another
week's salary.
The case was adjourned until to-
day in the Third District Municipal
Court. Miss Clemens is represented
by Denis F. O'Brien; George Edwin
Joseph appears for Mill.
WESTERN WHEEL DRAWING.
The Western Burlesque Wheel Is
holding its drawing of opening dates
for '11-' 12 at the Bon Ton theatre,
Jersey City, to-day (Friday). The
drawing was first scheduled to be
held at Philadelphia.
As the Wheel rotates, the opening
point is but the spot for the show to
step in. Next season the Western has
decided to follow the plan adopted by
the Eastern Wheel a couple of years*
ago, to advance the opening place of
the shows each season five or six
cities.
THE SINGER SHOWS.
Jack Singer has nearly completed
the task of signing up the principals
for his three burlesque shows next
season. Up to date the following
have been engaged: Ben Welch,
Show-Lou Kelly, Lon Hascall, Victor
Casmore, Joe Barton, Ben Turbett,
George Siegman, Watson Sisters, a
chorus of twenty and two other female
leads to fill; "Behman Show" — Harry
L. Fraser (late of the Henry W. Sav-
age forces); Joseph Weber, Ezra C.
Walck, Albert Reed (of the original
cast of A. H. Woods' "Girls From
Rector's"), Rita Richards, Dot Duvall
and the Six English Rosebuds; Halli-
day and Curley-Ward Sterling, Clara
Raymond, Geraldine Raymond, Mar-
garet Howard, Four Runaways and a
chorus of eighteen. The "Behman"
chorus will number twenty.
Mr. Singer has obtained the rights
to produce a burlesque version of
"The Girl From Rector's," which will
be presented by the "Behman Show"
players. Eileen Sheridan, who ap-
peared with "The Behmata Show" this
past year, will be in support of Harry
Bulger next season, having signed a
contract with Mort H. Singer.
RUSH IN THE WEST?
According to report Edward F. Rush
is very likely to be a Western Burles-
que Wheel manager next season. Mr.
Hush is out for a show on that Wheel,
if permission is given him to operate
one.
Rush's Eastern Burlesque Wheel
show franchise, under which "The
Bon Tons" sailed along this season,
has been leased by him for the future.
"The Hon Tons," under Rush's man-
agement closed at Omaha May 20,
about four weeks earlier than the
promised supplementary seven-week
season would have carried the troupe.
The members returned to New York,
paying their own transportation.
It is also rumored that Hush will
make another partnership connection
for the production U pieces for the
popular priced time next season.
WAINSTOCK, VICE MARION.
Morris Wainstock lakes Dave
•Marion's pla<o on the Western Wheel
next seas* n. He will have out a brand
new show entitled "The New Century
Girls." Wainstock was connected
with Sam Scrihner on the Eastern
Wheel fnr several \eais, and last sea-
son piloted .lames If. Curtin's "Hec-
tor (iirls' o\.r ihe Western Wheel.
He h;is signed the church City Four
whieli closed with the W--ta Victoria
Company in Chicago last Saturday
night. Other olio features will be
secured.
IO
VARIETY
AN OPEN LETTER TO
HARRY MOUNTFORD
By WILLIAM GOULD
San Francisco, May 26.
Dear Sir: — I read your article in
the Player (using Vaiukty.'s caption
"Hero's Hilly Could") publishing two
criticisms, one from Seattle and the
other from Portland. It is true, every
word of it.
As you are so well informed and as
I am of so much consequence to you,
so much that the Player has broken
its most stringent rule "Not to Criti-
cise performers" I may as well repeat
some more of the Portland critic's
very Just criticism. He reprinted an
entire paragraph from Variety, (my
column) regarding people using my
original stuff, and finished by saying
that I was the biggest chooser of the
lot. Mak e yourself the Jury on this
matter — I don't have to answer it.
Again this very "fair" critic had
the following inserted one evening:
"There is a certain head liner
playing a vaudeville theatre this
week that tells very ancient Jokes.
He killed a man once — by telling
him a new Joke, and he promised
never to repeat the offense."
That is what I call nifty Journalism;
and is worthy of even the Player.
My act was a big hit in Portland
this time. When I played Portland
last year, I flopped, and I roasted the
town for six months afterward in
Variety,. That is the reason the very
able critic went out of his way to
boost me along.
The report on my act in the Or-
pheum Booking Office is "excellent."
Please publish some of my San Fran-
cisco notices; — a regular town with a
regular bill and a regular audience.
Now, then, Harry, I will turn critic
for a minute, and you can be the ac-
tor. I believe you played one week
in vaudeville, in Brooklyn, and that
you wer e a dire failure.
You, as an editor, allowed some
one to write an article which you
printed calling you a second Geo.
Washington, Abraham Lincoln and
Moses, all rolled into one. Suffering
cats, what variety! Dowie or Emma
Goldman would fit you better, but you
allowed that drivel to be printed, and
you are supposed to have common
sense. Then, on the other hand, Bar-
tram calls you "A gas bag."
There is a sample of the good and
poor notices that you have received.
I also enjoyed a notice in your
paper that is in keeping with your
very poor ideas of vaudeville. Per-
haps you will remember that one
brother complained about seeing an-
other brother chewing scab tobacco.
(Worthy Puck or Judge).
Now, my dear Geo. Washington-
Abraham Lincoln-Moses Mountford,
please tell me why you have given me
all this fine advertising?
Yes, my dear Dowie-Emma Gold-
man-Mountford, Mr. Xugent's letter
was a pippin, truthful and straight
from the shoulder, from one vaude-
ville performer of t lie- first class to
Knottier, and both of us actively en-
K«ige<l in first class vaudeville.
While I'm at it, I want to thank
you very kindly, Geo. Washington-
Abraham Lincoln-Moses Mountford,
for associating my name with Mr.
Albee's in an article a few months
ago.
So that all of my friends who are
White Rats will know Just where I
stand, and what my ideas are of first
class vaudeville, I will write an open
letter on the subject in the near fu-
ture, without fear or favor.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM GOULD.
BRITT HAS A DOYLE SKETCH.
Jimmie Brltt, the ex-champion, who
returned last week from England,
where he picked up a popularity that
it will be hard for another American to
follow, wired the Casey Agency this
week that he would like to tackle
vaudeville for a few weeks.
While In London Jimmie was given
permission by A. Conan Doyle to use
one of his short stories for a sketch,
if he desired.
ROOF SHOW, DAY SHOW.
The vaudeville program on the
American Roof this week plays but
one show dally (evening). Most of
the acts are in the theatre downstairs,
with two or three turns added for the
upstairs night show, to increase the
program to ten acts.
ONE HOUR SKETCH.
Thomas J. Gray has been secured
by Gus Edwards to write an elabora-
tion of his "Graduation Days" sketch,
introducing the characters of the par-
ents of the scholars. About twenty
people will be in the cast of the new
act which will be designed to run for
nearly an hour.
STERNAD LANDS.
Chicago, May 31.
Jake Sternad is "back" again, this
time with Richard Guthman, a wealthy
transfer man of this city. Sternad
has incorporated the new firm and has
opened offices.
AVENUE GOES TO PRINCESS CO.
Louisville, May 31.
The Princess Amusement Co. an-
nounces it has leased tne Avenue the-
atre for twelve years, including the
unexpired term of two years held by
E. D. Stair. An effort is being made
to buy the summer lease from J.
Thomas Ward so that alterations can
be made during the heated term.
The Princess company controls the
Hopkins theatre and is running vaude-
ville for the summer at the Gayety.
The Avenue will be conducted as a
vaudeville house starting in Septem-
ber, with bookings from Sullivan-Con-
sidine.
Mr. Grell, manager of the Hansa
theatre, Hamburg, arrived in this
country this week. The German man-
ager besides looking for acts for his
own house has been commissioned by
several continental managers to keep
his eyes open for material.
NEW C. * H. COMPANIES.
Cohan ft Harris next season, In ad-
dition to sending out three companies
in "Get-Rich-Quick Walllngford" and
three in "The Fortune Hunter," will
have the original George M. Cohan
(himself) show opening at the Cohan
theatre early in October. James E.
Dodson will be starred in a new piece
by James Hartley. The title of
"Gaunter's Pride" will be changed be-
fore the opening next fall.
"The Red Widow," a musical play,
lyrics by Channing Pollock, book by
Rennold Wolf and music by Charles J.
Gebest, musical director with Cohan
for ten years, will be Raymond Hitch-
cock's starring piece in which Flora
Zabelle (Mrs. Hitchcock) will assist.
Two plays by James Montgomery,
author of "The Aviator," entitled
"Money Mad," and "Jimmy Junior,"
have been accepted by the firm and
will be produced next fall. Both are
of farcical construction.
Laurette Taylor loaned to Daniel
Frohman this season, will be recalled
by C. & H. and will be presented in
one of their new plays.
There will be three companies play-
ing "Get Rich Quick Walllngford"
next season and a similar number on
the road with "The Fortune Hunter."
Nearly all the shows will start about
Sept. 1. The company now at the
Cohan theatre, New York, will prob-
ably run there all summer, opening
at the Park, Boston, Oct. 1.
The roster of the six companies
have been filled as follows: "Get
Rich Quick Walllngford" (Eastern);
Hale Hamilton, Frances Ring, James
C. Marlowe, George K. Henry, Russell
Pincus, Frederick Seaton, Fletcher
Harvey, Ida Lee Caston, Mary E. Tay-
lor and Spencer Charters. (Central)
— Joseph Manning, Rose Lubonn,
George W. Park, Harry O. Taylor,
Ernest R. Baker, Charles U. Diem,
Eliza Mason, Jack L. Newton, Calvin
Tibbett, William P. Connery, William
J. Phiney, John Morris, Harry Sey-
mour, Maud Truax and Edwin Red-
ding; (Western) — Milton B. Pollock,
Junius Matthews, Yoshim Sakural,
Carolyn Gordon, lone Bright, Charles
B. Hamlin, and John D. O'Hara
(others to fill).
"The Fortune Hunter" companies
will comprise the following: (East-
ern) — Fred Niblo, John C. Brownell,
Charles Fisher, Edgar Nelson, Dean
Richmond, Kathryn Marshall, Charles
Crosby, Forrest Robinson, Henry Jew-
ett, Delmar E. Clark, Ramsay Wal-
lace, William Rosell, Charles Wheeler,
John Stanley, Henry V. Wallace, O. E.
Wolf, Richard Fitzgerald, and James
Malry; (Central) — Albert Ta vernier,
Emma Messing, James W. Shaw, John
Beck, W. J. Holden, Blanche Almee,
Bertram Millar, Will Doming, Chaun-
cey Caualand and Lawrence Trumbull
(others to fill); (Western) — Frank
Bacon, Frank Bowman, Philip Bishop,
W. F. Granger, Lento Fulwell, Nell
Burton, Edith Luckett, Vernon Mc-
Donald, J. Irving Southard, Ernest
Lenke, Edwin Bowden, William L.
Finn, James A. Sheridan, Ed. C. Dart,
Avon Brier, Laura K. Hill and George
L. Sargent.
"THE BIO BOOKER*' FOUND.
Chicago, May 31.
Little Barbour, "The Big Booker"
who disappeared from town a few
years ago after an exciting and expen-
sive leap into the agency business has
been discovered. Little Barbour is
a monologist and if one looks closely
over the books of one Morgansteln
(small booker) they may discover the
big booker playing a "split week."
Little Barbour is evidently meeting
with more success behind the lights
than he did behind the books.
MAKING THE SOUTH HOTTER.
Chicago, May 31.
It became known this week that the
southern managers who had been re-
ceiving talent from the local S.-C. Of-
fice were becoming dissatisfied and
next season would remove to another
local office.
The Sullivan-Considine people lined
up a number of southern houses last
season, arranging to send a road show
through that territary, similar to the
one sent weekly over its own circuit.
Of the houses booked all season, Gal-
veston, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth,
Little Rock and Hot Springs have
closed, while the Shreveport house still
remains open. The reason given is
the extreme hot weather now prevail-
ing In the south, but from an authen-
tic source comes the news that poor
business is the cause of the early
closings.
On top of this comes the engage-
ment of Ernie Young, by the local Pan-
tages office. Young will leave here
July 1 to make a trip through the
south in an endeavor to round up as
many weeks as he can to be booked
through the Pant ages office either from
here or New York. If successful Young
will arrange for a Pantages road show
to be sent over the circuit.
About the same time that Young
leaves, Paul Goudron, manager of the
local S-C office will also start south
in an attempt to increase his string of
southern time, while holding what
he has.
A "DREAMLAND" FILM.
A special film of the "Dreamland"
fire, Coney Island, was released Mon-
day by the Vltagraph Company and
shown for the first time at Gane's
Manhattan on Broadway.
Just the ruins of the park were
taken. The pictures were a disap-
pointment considering what an inter-
esting sight Sunday's crowd would
have made in front of the camera. In
the Vitagraph's picture only a few
persons were caught.
CHANGES FILM STOCK.
The Motion Picture Patents Com-
pany sent word to the exhibitors of
"Licensed" films. May 29, that after
June 1, a portion of the motion pic-
tures supplied would be on the ordin-
ary film stock in place of the non-in-
flammable film stock that has been
generally used during the past two
years.
Hereafter the "Licensed Exchanges"
will have the option of specifying
either the ordinary or non-inflam-
mable stock, when ordering.
Howard and Howard have changed
their Hammerstein Roof date from
June r» to June 19.
Leon Friedman will again attend to
the press work this summer for
"The Follies of 1911."
VARIETY
ii
COLORED CORONATION FILM
ENTERTA INMENT OF 3 HOURS
;. / — — —
Commences with Opening of Crystal Palace and Unveil-
ing of Monument; Continued by the Investiture of
Prince of Wales. Coronation of King George at
Delhi as Emperor of India, a Future Subject.
The ceremonial festivities, inclusive
of the all-Important ceremonies in
reinject ion -with) the Coronation of
King George of England next month,
will be brought to the easy view of
the Americans-at-home by colored mo-
tion photography.
The Coronation is world-wide talk
just now. Hundreds of thousands
from all parts of the earth are turn-
irg their steps Lohdonward. More
will remain at home, awaiting news-
paper reports of the big events to
take place before and after the
mainspring of the works is sprung
June 22, when George will be regular-
ly ordained a proper King through the
gentle descension along official chan-
nels of a coronet upon his cranium.
A noteworthy affair of this kind the
moving picture people could not af-
ford to miss. Fo r the King's Corona-
tion, however, the makers of colored
picture film have been glventhe rail
position. Charles Urban, the English-
man, who appears to have a monop-
oly of swiftly passing photos in nat-
ural colors, has received a "Royal
Command" to make* a historical re-
production of the scenes. One set
of these pictures will be placed in the
archives of the Unted Kingdom for
posterity, to compare them with what
may attend the coronations of the fu-
ture^ — if England keeps on coronat-
ing.
The Urban process of developing
this distinctly novel side of the mov-
ing picture industry has been secured
(for the American rights) along with
any prints the Urban English Com-
pany may place on the market, by
the new Kinemacolor Company, the
six-million dollar corporation with
headquarters in New York City.
In charge of the Kinemacolors tech-
nical or operating department will be
Joseph de Ftenes, one of Mr. Ur-
ban's most expert assistants, who ar-
rived here last week. Mr. de Frenes
(pronounced Due Frane) is a Fel-
low of the Royal Geographical Society,
the British Association of Travellers
aBd Explorers, which carries its own
honor with membership. He has trav-
eled over all civilized and uncivilized
worlds in quest of "picture subjects."
Mr. de Frenes' journeys have taken
him to Alaska, Canada, the Thousand
Islands and Western States on this
continent, but this is his first visit
to New York City.
Returning to London from four
months in the Africas, Mr. de Frenes
arrived there just in time to assist
at the Urban taking of the unveiling
of the Queen Victoria monument May
16, sailing next day for this city.
In. outlining the entertainment the
series of Urban Coronation pictures
will show, Mr. de Frenes explained
to a Variett, representative that an
exhibition of three hours will be fur-
nished by the complete film. Of the
thousands of feet to be takrn by the
camera, elisions will be made until
the "meat" is reduced to that length
of time. The subjects will show the
opening of the Crystal Palace, London
(the first of the Coronation events);
then the Unveiling, and incidental
scenes up to the Coronation of June
22, to be followed by the investiture
of the Prince of \V.il ; .'s at Carnarvon
Castle in North Wales. This latter
ceremony, of pronouncing the first
son of King George the Prince of
Wales, is only secondary to the King's
Coronation itself. To the north of
Wales will proceed the potentates,
dignitaries and royalty, in their royal
raiment, who have been present at all
preceding ceremonials.
Next winter, King George with his
retinue, will travel to Delhi, India,
where, with great pomp and cere-
mony excelling in regal style that at-
tending the London Coronation, the
lucky man will be crowned Emperor
of India (or the Indian Dhuhar). Mr.
Urban will also snap that, sending a
crew there for the purpose.
At the unveiling of the monument,
Mr. de Frenes says the picture ma-
chines were but nine feet removed
from the King and Queen of Eng-
land, as they passed to their assigned
places. Immediately after came the
Emperor of Germany, with the Em-
press, and their daughter, Princess
Louisa. The children of King George
also appear in the picture, the fig-
ures, owing to the close range, be-
ing larger than life size when thrown
upon the sheet. With the members
of the House of Lords, Parliament,
the army and navy staffs in dress uni-
form; about 2,r»00 feet of the unveiling
was taken; 600 of this was chopped
out.
The Urban picture concern experi-
enced some difficulty in catching King
Edward's funeral cortege. Urban then
ranked as an outsider. The "Royal
Command," however, carries with it
the assistance of all connected in an
official way with the Coronation.
Through this, Mr. de Frenes states,
the Urban people will have every fa-
cility offered them to obtain a com-
plete picture.
The unveiling film arrived In New
York this week. Other Coronation
pictures will be sent over as taken,
the whole series to be leased by the
Kinemacolor Co.. for American ter-
ritorial rights. The first public re-
leases will probably occur early in
July.
Of his trips all over in search of
pictures, for colored photography, Mr.
de Frenes speaks most interestingly.
He tells of the destruction of his cam-
era, and his own narrow escape, while
photographing from the top of a
building at the Port of Mecca, Arabia,
a Mohammedan procession. The
Arabs broke ranks to stone the sacri-
legious photographer.
While in Egypt, on his last visit, Mr.
de Frenes took a picture of the Set-
ting Sun. The perspective shows pas-
s'n? caravans, the Nile and the pyra-
mids in between. It is to be shortly
related, said Mr. de Frenes, who con-
siders it the most handsome piece of
work in cclored pictures that has ever
been accomplished.
In London, the Urban Company has
now its own theatre, The Scala, where
its colored films only are exhibited.
Fifteen reels an evening are shown to
an admission scale running from
$2.7f> to 25 cents a seat. Formerly
the Palace, London, had the sole priv-
ilege among theatres there to the Ur-
ban pictures. With the opening of
the Scala as the Urban home house,
this restriction lapsed.
Three other Urban technical opera-
tors are shortly to follow Mr. de
Frenes here, and be associated with
him at the offices of the Kinemacolor
Co. in the Theatrical Exchange Build-
ing.
NEW BROOKLYN AIRDROME.
Albert E. Lowe, who conducts two
"pop" vaudeville houses in Brooklyn,
opened an airdrome May 25 located at
the corner of Bushwick Avenue and
Hancock street over there.
The inaugural bill comprised eight
acts and pictures. Walter Plimmer
is booking the place. It is known as
Lowe's Summer Garden and seats
about 1,500.
Simultaneously with the opening of
the new Airdome, Marcus Loew Issued
a statement for publication that he
was in no way connected with the en-
terprise. He added that he has been
• receiving bills contracted by Albert E.
Lowe and that the newcomer had
been trading on the reputation he had
been building for several years.
Albert E. Lowe conducts two pic-
ture houses in Brooklyn, and in his
Airdome advertising announced a
show "the same as given at our thea-
trfs.'! Marcus Loew has notified A.
E. Lowe to "cease forthwith" or ac-
cept the consequences.
FAIR BUSINESS AT GARDEN.
The Madison Square Garden has had
a fair attendance to the picture shows
In the big arena since opening Thurs-
day of last week. A crudely con-
structed stage has been brought for-
ward from the Fourth avenue side,
shutting off about one-third of the
arena. The side seats all around have
a fence before them, while wooden
chairs have been placed across the
arena flooring. A large capacity is
still obtained. The Garden makes an
ideal place for a picture exhibition.
The cabinet for the projecting ma-
chine is over the entrance at the
Madison Avenue end. "Association"
pictures are shown. Admission is fif-
teen cents. The class of people ap-
parently attracted by pictures in the
Garden seem to averse far above the
usual picture audience.
The Garden is too large for vaude-
ville acts, excepting "dumb" ones.
Last week the Vassar Girl Musicians
gave a band concert between pictures,
with a soprano soloist.
NEW ENGLAND ORGANIZED.
Boston. May 31.
The New England Vaudeville Man-
agers* Protective Association was or-
ganized May 26 with the following
officers: President, Robert G. I^ar-
sen of Keith's theatre, Host en; vice-
presidents, Harry Katzes. Auditorium,
Lynn; David J. Adams, White's Opera
llcuse, Concord. N. H.; Hiram
Abrams, Portland theatre. Portland,
Me.; treasurer, Harry K. Jones, Pot-
ter Hall theatre. Boston; secretary,
Charles F. A. Smith, Unique. Boston.
These, with Nat Burgess of the Old
South and Washington theatres, and
Jacob Lourie, of the Beacon. Boston,
and the Colon al, Nashua, N. H., are
also the board of directors..
K. F. Albee. president of the Na-
tional Vaudeville Managers' Protec-
tive Association, addressed the meet-
ing. The N. K. V. M. P. A. embraces
nearly all the important vaudeville
theatres in this section of the coun-
try. It was vote! to establish head-
quarters in Boston. A committee for
that purpose was appointed.
"SUNDAY" PICTURES PROHIBITUM)
(Special Cable to Vahikty.).
Sydney, May 28.
The Legislature has passed a meas-
ure prohibiting the exhibition of mov-
ing pictures in Australia on Sunday.
"Pictures" have gained great head-
way here. The closing of the houses
on the Sabbath means a large hole in
the receipts.
J. H. MORRIS DK.-ID.
J. B. Morris, a well Inown man-
ager of "small time'" tieare.s in the
east, died May 26 at hip home, 20. r >
West 101st street, New York. He has
for many years past been in rather
delicate health, but Irs death was
totally unexpected.
Recently he has been in the M. R.
Sheedy booking office. He was f>2
years old and leaves a wife, mother
and two sisters. The body was taken
to Ottawa, 111. for interment. The
funeral took place last Sunday.
Harry Scott, associated with the late
manager for some years, is in charge
of the estate, including the Family
theatres at Gloversville and Port Jer-
viB, N. Y.
"PRODUCING" THK POLICY.
Detroit, May 27.
Here's another one. A new thoitro
is to be erected at the corner of Wood-
ward and Forest streets. The house
will cost In the neighborhood of $100,-
000 when completed. R. A. Roberts,
present stage manager of the Castle
Square Opera Co., Boston, will man-
age the new house. Capacity 1,200,
prices 10-20, policy, "producing" —
whatever that means.
HAS CASK AGAINST REICH.
The Lovetts have brought suit
through O'Brien & Malevlnsky against
Felix Reich fo r breach of contract,
claiming $000 is due them through
failure of Reich to keep them work-
ing eiKht. weeks as per agreement. The
case will come to trial June 1.
Fay Tinrliunl b;is b«-en offered a
role with the Surutt show and will
probably join in Boston.
12
VARIETY
FIGHTING OVER LOSSES.
Chicago, May 31.
Last Saturday night witnessed the
ending of the "world-wide tour" of
Vest a Victoria and her "all-star vaude-
ville company" with the closing of a
nine-day engagement at the Audi-
torium in this city.
According to report the tour of Miss
Victoria was beset with obstacles from
the very beginning. When the com-
pany started on a tour of Eastern
Canada the business did not warrant
a continuance. The management de-
cided that it would chance the playing
of dates booked further westward. The
dates in Winnipeg and other towns
in Canada and the Northwestern sec-
tion of the United States were played
to money that showed a profit. But
the trip back east through the states
and ending with the Chicago engage-
ment was played at a loss. r
Those fathering the tour made ar-
rangements with Miss Victoria where-
by the English singing comedienne was
to accept a salary of $1,000 weekly
and also to share in the profits of the
tour on a 50-50 basis.
Col. "Bill" Thompson, manager of
the tour and one of its promoters was
to receive a salary of $100 per. In
addition to the weekly stipend he was
to share with the star to the extent of
50 per cent of the profits.
When the Chicago engagement
started at the Auditorium, the star
had not drawn any salary, according
to her own statement made privately,
for at least three weeks. The show
in the Windy City struck a period of
inclement weather. It rained the
opening day, and the downpour con-
tinued for the second day. Then the
weather took an abrupt turn and be- '
came exceedingly hot.
Business became so bad that the
manager and promoter (who had con-
tracted debts to the extent of some
$3,000 for the Chicago engagement)
went to the star, according to the al-
legations of the latter, and stated that
he was going to close after the per-
formance Tuesday night, unless she
agreed to accept the responsibility of
all expenses incurred for the Chicago
date.
Miss Victoria, afraid of public opin-
ion, and without advice from any of
her friends, agreed to assume the ob-
ligations.
After a talk with advisers, however,
the star reconsidered.
Incidentally it is said, Thompson
went into the Auditorium under a
contract that gave the house the first
$5,500 that came in, and to split
50-50; Thompson to furnish all news-
paper, hotel and billboard advertising
and the orchestra as well as the show.
The house was to furnisn nothing but
the attendants.
Thompson has been served with
papers calling for $25,000 damages
for breach of contract, entered by
Miss Victoria.
Thompson alleges that Wednesday,
when he notified the English star he
could no longer continue in the ca-
pacity of business manager, she in-
structed Abe Halle who acted as
treasurer to hold all money to pay
the expenses of the local engagement
amounting to $3,500.
Thompson has placed his defense
in the hands of S. A. flristow, a local
fittorney.
CORT'S SUMMER PIECE.
Chicago, May 31.
"The Prodigal Tar" Is the title of
a musical play reported to be in
course of preparation for a midsum-
mer production at the Cort. Grace
Kennlcott is to be casted for the lead-
ing soprano role.
G. E. McCune has in rehearsal a
nautical operetta for production at the
Cort, Chicago, June 18, Its present
title is "On Larboard Watch," but
this will probably be changed. The
book and music are both by Fred.
Miller, librettist of "Ship Ahoy."
In the cast will be Arthur Donald-
son, Dorothy Maynard, John L. Kear-
ney, Madison Smith, W. J. McCarthy,
Anna Hoffman, Julian Reed, Osborne
Clemson.
SHOWS NEXT WEEK.
FIRE ASSN. RECOMMENDS.
At a session of the National Fire
Protection Association, held at the
Waldorf Hotel the other day, a num-
ber of Improvements in the conduct
of theatres and other places of amuse-
ment In New York were rcommend-
ed. It is proposed that all places of
amusement shall receive the joint ap-
proval of the fire and building depart-
ments; that all scenery be fl reproofed,
and no dressing rooms placed under
the stage. Wherever standing room
is permitted it is requested that three
feet of floor space be provided for
each person. For roof gardens it is
recommended that all such places
should be on top of fireproof build-
ings and not over ninety feet from
the street, with not over 750 persons*'
to be accommodated at a perform-
ance. Some of the other recommen-
dations are:
"No seat in a theatre gallery shall
have more than four seats interven-
ing between It and an aisle.
"Actors' dressing rooms shall be
placed in a separate section provided
for that purpose, and no dressing
room ceiling shall be less than three
feet above the level of the street."
10-CENT GALLERIES.
At a meeting of the Managers' As-
sociation held recently, it was decid-
ed that all the theatres booked
through the Klaw & Erlanger offices,
excepting in the very large cities, will
reduce the price of gallery seats to
ten cents. This was determined upon
to offset the inroads made by the pop-
ular priced vaudeville and moving pic-
ture houses which have been injuring
the attendance in the upper portions
of the legitimate theatres.
KITTY GORDON AT LIBERTY.
All business relations between the
Shuberts and Kitty Gordon are at end,
according to a declaration by Miss
Gordon, who says she is at liberty to
accept any engagement.
The ten-week agreement which held
the English woman to the Shuberts
has expired. During the summer, Miss
Gordon may accept a few vaudeville
engagements secured for her by Wil-
liam L. Lykens or perhaps she will
return to England for a visit.
Mr. Lykens has also the placing of
another former Shubert attraction,
Grace Van Studdiford.
NEW YORK.
"A COUNTRY GIRL"— Herald Square (2d
week).
"AH A MAN THINKS" (John Maion)— Nasl-
mova'i (ISth week).
"EVERYWOMAN"— Lyric (15th week).
"EXCUSE ME"— Gaiety (17th week).
FOL1ES BERGERE- (7th week).
"GET RICH QUICK WALLINOFORD— Co-
han's (41st week).
riNAFORE"— Casino (2d week).
STOCK— Academy.
STOCK (Corse Payton)— Grand O. H. <5th
week).
SPOONER STOCK— Metropolis (16th week).
STOCK— West End («th week).
"THE PINK LADY'— New Amsterdam (ISth
"THE SPRING MAID'— Liberty (24th week).
VARIETY— Winter Garden (12th week).
"YOUTH"— Bijou (1st week).
BILLS NEXT WEEK
BOSTON
"THE COMMUTERS'— Park (16th week).
"THE RED ROSE" (Valeska Suratt)— Tremont
(2d week).
"THE KISS WALTZ"— Shubert (Sd week).
"DR. DE LUXE" (Ralph Hers)— Colonial (3d
week).
8AN FRANCISCO.
MRS. DOT" (Blllle Burke)— Columbia.
"REJUVENATION OF AUNT MARY" (May
Robson ) — Savoy.
STOCK (Florence Roberts)— Alcasar.
TAKES DILLINGHAM SHOWN.
B. C. Whitney has closed with
Charles Dillingham to produce "The
Girl In The Train," "The Echo," "The
Candy Shop" and "The Fair Co-ed,"
next season. He is now engaging peo-
ple for the four shows. Whitney's
quarters are at the Detroit Opera
House, Detroit.
Mr. Whitney will open his road sea-
son about the first of August. "The
Girl in the Train" show goes to the
western coast next season.
NEW YORK LOOKS LIKE A SALK.
The New York theatre property
may be sold within the next ten days,
as soon as arrangements for the rais-
ing of a five-million dollar mortgage
have been consummated.
A syndicate of Wall street men has
secured an option on the property
with the intention of erecting a sev-
enteen-story hotel. The property is
held at three and a quarter million
dollars by Klaw & Erlanger. About
two millions will be put up in cash
to complete the erection of the new
structure. The only hitch to the put-
ting through of the deal is the plac-
ing of the big mortgage. No insur-
ance company is willing to invest so
large an amount In the venture, but
it is practically settled that a com-
bination of three insurance companies
will make the loan. Should the
scheme go through, immediate pos-
session of the property will be given.
This will dispose of one of the larg-
est theatres in the metropolis. Since
Klaw & Erlanger secured it several
years ago, it has not made any money,
but was held by them as a real estate
investment, from which they will reap
an enormous profit. They purchased
it at auction for about a million and
a quarter. Six or seven of the best
known theatrical managers compose
the corporation, which now owns the
block. Klaw & Erlanger direct it.
A detail of the sale of the New
York has been a couple of dwellings
between the New York and Hudson
theatres. This space in the rear is
wanted, but the owner of the houses
placed a valuation of $250,000 upon
them. He paid $38,000 for each
house.
NEW YORK.
HAMMER8TEIN8
Truly Sbattuck
Bert Levy
Belle Baker
Planopblend Min-
strels"
Three Keatons
Marshall Montgom-
ery
Cycling Auroras
Barnes A Crawford
Four Bards
"Boxing Kangaroo"
Roberta' Cats and
Dogs
Pedersen Bros
Delro
Charlotte St. Elmo
Ioleen Sisters
Johnson A Walker
FIFTH AVENUE
Montgomery ft Moore
Ryan ft Richfield
"Cheyenne Days"
Haviland ft Thorn-
ton
Aerial Smiths
Rembrandt
Exposition Four
Lola
HENDERSON'S
Odlva
Fox A Millershlp
Sisters
Morton ft Moore
Donovan ft Arnold
Four Soils Brothers
Stewart ft Marshall
Oil A Lillian Brown
Lambert ft Williams
Bell A Valentine
BRIGHTON THEATRE
Four Mortons
Rooney ft Bent
Wright ft Dietrich
"Those French
Girls"
Snyder ft Buckley
Dave Ferguson
Strength Brothers
Marcus A Oartelle
COLONIAL
Lillian Russell
Jack Wilson Trio
Julius Tannen
Bell Family
Ed Blondell ft Co
Kalmar ft Brown
Rossow Midgets
Paul LaCroIx
Sharp ft Wllks
ALHAMBRA
Andrew Mack
Chas E Evans ft Co
Frank Morrell
McKay ft Cantwell
Kirksmith Sisters
Tom Linton A Jun-
gle Girls
Sue Smith
Zeno, Jordan A Zeno
La Toy Brothers
ORPHEUM
Henry Miller A Co
Olive Briscoe
Old Soldier Fiddlers
Fields A Lewis
Scott A Keane
Temple Quartet
Chns A Fannie Van
Spissell Bros A Co
Musical Splllers
BOSTON.
KEITHS
Consul"
Diamond & Nelson
Sergeant Brennan
Swor A Mack
Kate Watson
Adolpb Glose
Leonard A Whitney
Brent Hayes
The DorlanB
Pictures.
PHILADELPHIA.
KEITHS
Mabel Fonda Troupe
Musical Cralgs
Warren, Lyons A
Meyers
Covington A Wilbur
Victoria Four
Wilfred Clarke A Co
Conroy A Le Mai re
Rlgoletto Brothers
CHICAGO.
MAJESTIC
Trlxle Frlganza
Wllmer
"Spirit Paintings'
Frank Tlnney
"The Suspect"
Ed F Reynard
Bedlni A Arthur
Ergottl's Llllputlans
REOPENING IN NEW YORK.
It has been definitely planned for
Henrietta Crosman to open her season
early next fall in New York, appear-
ing in "The Peacock and the Ghost,"
which title may be changed to "The
Children." Various titles are under
consideration.
Miss Crosman recently ended her
season in repertoire, playing "The Pea-
cock and the Ghost," at the close of
the season.
SECOND CHICAGO WINNER.
Chicago, May 31.
"Miss Nobody from Starland," closed
Decoration Day in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Ralph Riggs, who has been playing
Ralph Herz's former part, and his wife,
Catherine Witchie, the soubret, left for
New York. ,
The show, next to "Madam Sherry,"
is the second biggest money-maker of
the season for a Chicago production.
About $40,000 net was cleaned up.
The show Is controlled by the Singer
Amusement Co., of Chicago. It re-
opens July 12 at Winnipeg, and will
later go to the Coast.
Eddie Foy is routed to appear at
the Majestic, Chicago, June 12.
PLAYWRIGHT A RARRI.
Hans Robert, last season with
"Alma," will be an actor-manager
next season. Mr. Roberts will pro-
duce a play by Dr. Isaac Landmann.
a rabbi of Philadelphia, written es-
pecially for Edmund Breese. who will
be starred in the piece.
The play will first show in Phila-
delphia at the Broad Street Theatre
and then may come to New York for
a run.
VARIETY
13
PARIS NOTES
BY EDWARD O. KENDREW
Paris, May 23.
Callar terminated the so-called
vaudeville season at the Casino de
Paris, May 17, and is giving a series of
pieces. Business has not been satis-
factory of late.
The Alcazar d'Ete reopened May
20 with vaudeville. A revue is due
within a fortnight. The Jardln de
Paris announced Its opening for May
15, but on account of damp eve-
nings has postponed that function un-
til this week.
The Etolle Palace produced its re-
vue May 16, and will probably con-
tinue it until June 15, when termin-
ating the season. The revue is not
at all bad for this kind of hall, Clau-
die de Slvry being noteworthy in sev-
eral travesty roles.
Jean Fabert, at present manager of
the Moulin Rouge, is reported as be-
ing the purchaser of the lease of this
unfortunate establishment. On whose
behalf he is acting is not known at
present. The Moulin Rouge is es-
sentially a summer place, so the new
lessees have possession at the right
moment.
A summer revue is being mounted
at the Scale, to be entitled "A ciel
ouvert." Eldorado remains open as
long as possible during the summer,
under the management of the ad-
ministrator Valles.
The Alhambra has been taken for
the month of June by L. Klopp and
P. Franck, who intend to give vaude-
ville. They have retained the entire
staff. They hold an option also from
the Variety Theatres Controlling , Co.
for July.
The actor, Prince, who has been
playing in the "Vie Parislenne" at
the Varietes, Is seriously ill. — The
condition of Mme. Rejane has taken
a change for the better. — Lucien
Prad, stage manager at the Theatre
Michel, attempted to commit suicide
this week. He now lies in a danger-
ous state.
Quill, called the Enigme Electrique.
while imitating a doll, at the Cirque
Hoste, Roubaix, May 16, failed to rise
to salute the audience as usual in
his act. The audience at once
thought him dead. A doctor pres-
ent failed to bring any sign of life,
and general paralysis was fearei.
After some hours Quill recovered the
use of his limbs and speech. He said
he was at no moment unconscious,
and heard every noise around him,
but was unable to move.
Charles Pigot and Henri Lutz ac-
cuse Jules Claretie, manager of the
Comedie Francaise, who has written
the libretto of "Therese" (music by
Massenet), of having taken his ideas
from their work "Roland," which
was presented by them in 1900 at the
musical competition of the city of
Paris, and of which M. Claretie was
one of the Jury. "Rolani" was not
accepted, and they now And "The-
rese" at the Opera Comique resembles
their work. They therefore claim
$10,000 damages.
Although business has been satis-
factory, matters have not been run-
ning smoothly for Markoroff and
Prince Alexis Zereteli, managers of the
Russian season at the Theatre Sarah
Bernhardt. After the trouble with
the orchestra, the chorus became dis-
contented. "Demon," the four-act
fantastic opera of Lemontoff and An-
toine Rubenstein, was announced May
17, but during the day they quar-
relled with the chorus master, Gulns-
bourg, and cancelled his contract.
Guinsbourg states he had not been
paid his salary, and quitted — taking
with him the band parts and score
which he had loaned to the manage-
ment. The theatre could not open
that night. Money had to be re-
turned. A fact not advertised in its
daily communications to the press was
that the receipts were seized by cred-
itors May 13.
The Palais de Cristal, Marseilles, is
announced as closed for the summer
season, but nothing has been settled
regarding its futtore and the sale,
ordered by the liquidator, will take
place in July. Rasiml is not likely to
take the hall, for he is negotiating
with Morlaix for the Eldorado, and
will be found in charge of that estab-
lishment next season at Marseilles.
He is also the owner of the Kursaal
at Lyons. The new music hall, to be
called the Apollo at Marseilles, is
Hearing completion, and is reporte 1
to be ready for inauguration Sept. 1.
Its capacity will be 3,500. Marseilles
will thus have two of the largest vau-
deville theatres in Europe, besides
three smaller houses. The playgoers
though (of a population of nearly a
million) are not sufficient to sup-
port these resorts. — The Varietes-Ca-
sino is changing hands. Manager
Poyer, who formerly had this vaude-
ville theatre, has acquired It from
the present lessee Bessiere, and will
he in charge next season.
The Casino at Toulon has closed
and will reopen Aug. 30. Many Amer-
ican acts play this house during the
winter season. — The Casino at Nancy
is closing for extensive alterations,
and will be ready in September.
A new music hall, to be called the
(laite, Brussels, is being built, near
the main post office. — Otto Lohse has
been appointed musical conductor at
the Monnaie, in that city.
Bissett and Scott, now playing in
the West, have accepted contracts for
twenty weeks in England, and will
leave in September to open at New
Castle, Oct. 2.
LONDON NOTES
VARIETY^ LONDON OFFICE
CARLTON HOISE. REGENT STREET.
W. BUCHANAN TAYLOR, Repr,^nt»uv.
Mall for Americans and Europeans In Europe, if addressed rare VARIETY as
above, will be promptly forwarded.
London, May 23.
Hugo Morris who arrived about
ten days ago reported to be In search
of acts for New York does not appear
enthusiastic over the outlook and will
probably return to the States very
shortly.
The warm weather of last weak put
a crimp in the Music Hall business
In the provinces. The provincial man-
agers are planning to lie very low
this summer as London will be the big
center toward which all things will
lead. The Coronation will be a head-
liner against which no one will try
to compete.
in America, Is to receive $2,000 per
week for her services. Polalre, while
not creating a sensation at the Palace
last season, did very well.
Alma Trix, a sister of Helen Trlx,
opened as a "single" at the Boscombe
Hippodrome last week and was favor-
ably recelveJ. Alma will have no
trouble with a little better selection of
numbers.
Dave Bliss was sent for by the
United County Theatres, Ltd., recent-
ly and asked to again take up the
bookings of the company's houses.
Rosen & Bliss formerly booked. Some
internal trouble arising about two
years ago, Bliss was ejected. It is
understood that Bliss will not take
/up the bookings again until more
money Is put into the company. Ru-
mor says whether Bliss accepts
the bookings or not, the company may
close its houses in Plymouth, Aber-
deen, Bristol (Stoll opposition) and
Gateshead. Devonport will likely re-
main open, it is the personal proper-
ty of Mr. Bliss.
Alhambra, Glasgow, whic.i was
opened around last Christmas, may
bring Its music hall career to a close In
the near future, for a time at least.
The Alhambra is booked by the Var-
ieties Theatre Controlling Co. It is
owned by the company owning the
Palace, London. The reason for the
ccntemplated closing Is the Inability
of the Controlling Co. to supply suffi-
ciently large programs, no fault, how-
ever of the Controlling Co. The Pal-
ace and the Pavilion are strong op-
position to the Alhambra, In Glasgow,
the later especially so, and both are
booked up for the next few years to
come, taking in all the big turns,
leaving little for the new hall to chose
from. Nothing definite Is learned as
to the future of the house, or in fact
as to the authenticity of the reported
closing. .
Hereafter Mr. W. Buchanan Taylor
will represent VARIETY in England, Mr. James W. Tate finding it inconvenient
to be continually in London through engagement*.
Mr. Taylor's and Variety's London address:
Carlton House, Regent Street
Ethel Levy will open at the Al-
hambra, July 31, positively.
Fred Wilmot who booked and con-
trolled the Hippodrome, St. Helen's,
and the Hippodrome Accrington has
closed both houses. The future of
the theatres is not known. Wilmot Is
Interested in the Varieties Theatres
Controlling Co. He has been operating
extensively in moving picture thea-
tres. It is possible that pictures will
find their way into the two close!
halls.
The appeal of Seymour Hicks from
a verdict given against him In favor of
Eva Chaplin, an actress, was argued
this week. She entered a competition
with a number of young women, who
were to be selected by a newspaper.
The winners were promised engage-
ments by Mr. Hicks at substantial sal-
aries. Miss Chaplin was one of the
Untitles select"d but claimed that she
did noi receive an engagement from
Hicks. At the trial the Jury found
in her favor for $">00.
There is another "combine" rumor
about that possibly contains more
truth than is usually the case. The
Macnaghten Circuit, which has strug-
gled along since Its inception, may be
taken under the wing of one of the
larger and stronger tours, with some
sort of a booking arrangement. The
arrangement will not, however, ex-
tend further than the bookings.
I'olnire will be o:ie of n"xt season s
winter attractions at the Palace, Lon-
don. The French actress, billed as the
"Tgllest Woman in the World" when
The London County Council de: Unci
to take any action in the proposal
of Krnest (Jrrarl. an architect, to
found a "Parls-ln-London" scheme at
Aldwych Island.
ArrHiij.MMiieiitN have been completed
l'( r the tnruigurat'on of the $l."i0 an-
nual scholarship foi-n !ed by Mine.
Melba at the duildhall school of mus-
ic. The scholarship is re-trictcd lo
sopraiif's from any part of Croat. Bri-
tain. About fifty singers will be heard
in the first trial for the in"ti;il scholar-
ship.
M
VARIETY
FORUM
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Duplicated letters will not be printed. The writer who duplicates a letter to the
Forum, either before or after It appears here, will not bo permitted the privileges of
It again.
Editor Vaiuktv:
I have never before made any pub-
lic statement that I am the originator
of using rliiRs or thimbles to play
musical bottles. In fact I dcn't claim
it now. But 1 do claim that I never
saw, heard or read of any one using
rings before I did. I have used them
ever since I have been in the busi-
ness.
Since the picture shows have
brought so many new acts in^he busi-
ness, I have heard of numerous acts
using bottles with the rings. The fact
that they are a big hit with us is
enough reason for piracy.
However, it is not that that I am
complaining about now. I can't stop
it, for I tried years ago to patent (as
I supposed) my own original Idea. I
wrote to Washington, consulted pat-
ent attorneys, but found there was
nothing about them that could be pat-
ented. So I have no legal protec-
tion.
My complaint now is against these
acts and pirates claiming they are the
originators, unless they can prove that
they used my method before I did.
Here is the thing that disgusts me
most: An act will see us, or hear
what a hit our bottles are, meet us
in the lobby of the hotel afterwards
and say, "I used the bottles once, but
I cut 'em out." In less than a month
that act revived their former "hit" in
some cases "remembering" that they
had used the same music we used.
If there is any act which can truth-
fully claim, and prove, to the satis-
faction of Varikty. that they have the
right to claim originality of the above,
and will send their proof to the paper
(the first time they used uie bottles
in the above mentioned manner) if it
really dates before I used them, I will
make a public statement to that ef-
fect.
But if they can't do it, then give me
my rights. Admit that you heard of
my idea, even if you never saw me,
and that you are merely using my
idea.
My wife and I are using bottles
double now (and have been for some
time). I have not heard of any act,
yet, using two sets, but am expecting
it any time.
I withhold my name, as I am not af-
ter free advertising, as the small
white bottle on the last page of
[Variety, for a year back will prove.
But the editor of Variety, knows us,
which Is sufficient. We can be reach-
ed through Variety*
"The Act With the Dottles."
Middleboro, Mass, May 27.
Variety referring to a production of
a play called "Driftwood," will you
kindly mention that some eight years
ago we produced an act by that title
at Keith's, Phila. A play has been
mad<» from it. Any one who has a
ropy of the first issue of Varikty will
find a reference to the production of
"Driftwood," by Eva Williams and
.lac Tucker. Jac Tucker.
MANAGER FINER $1<>0.
Seattle, May 31.
Harry Cort, manager of the Seattle
theatre, accused of conducting a lot-
tery in connection with the giving of
a chance with each ticket purchased,
pleaded guilty to the charge. He was
fined $100.
MANAGERS HEAT AND POWER CO.
The Long Acre Light, Heat & Power
Co. has issued a "notice to the public"
to the effect that consumers of elec-
tricity in the form of light, heat or
power, advising them to delay the
closing of any contemplated new con-
tracts until the plans of the company
can be presented.
This corporation was formed sev-
eral years ago by Charles Frohman,
Al. Hayman and other theatrical mag-
nates, allied with the big theatrical
"Syndicate," who were dissatisfied
with the price and service they had
been receiving in their playhouses in
the location of Long Acre Square.
For some time past nothing had
been heard of its plans. Many be-
lieved the scheme had been aband-
oned.
FREE STAGE EDUCATION.
Chicago, May 31.
A school to educate children for
the stage has been opened in Chi-
cago by Henry Dixey. Mr. Dixey pro-
poses to give the tuition free of
charge and will teach dancing and
elocution. He is expected here some
time this week.
JOSEPHINE DAVIS.
The portraits of Josephine Davis,
who bills herself as "Vaudeville's
Daintiest Songbird," adorn the front
page of this week's issue of Variety,.
Miss Davis claims to be the first
woman on the s'ago to use the "Ha-
rem Skirt," and while there are many
who lay claim to this distinction u is
undoubtedly a fact that if not the pion-
eer of this fad, she is one of the first
women to adopt the latest fashion.
Miss Davis is a clever little ingenue,
and her act consists of four songs with
as many changes of costume. The
songs are, in the order of their rendi-
tion, a "straight," a German, an Ital-
ian, and a "Harem" — all original,
clever and appealing. Miss Davis is
at present touring the west with her
act, and will be seen in the east early
next season.
HEME'S BILLY GOULD
By William Gould.
Oakland, May 29.
Playing in Oakland but must talk
about the town across the bay.
Sothern and Marlowe arrived on the
Southern Pacific. (Cute?) Geo. Ryan,
is an actor at night, Sells whiskey in
the afternoon.
Harry Casey is here. Who is Harry
Casey? Oh, a friend of mine.
Arthur Don, a former vaudeville
actor and now a vaudeville agent,
doing business in Los Angeles, is
staying in S. F. for a few days — get-
ting rid of some commissions.
They have quite an array of talent
at Tait Zinkands restaurant. Three
high class solists (femaiej and three
regular entertainers.
Met "Romeo" Al. White, of Taylor
Kranz and Romance. He has a new
affinity says Mike McC.innity, "Follies."
It seems to me that on every visit
to San Francisco I meet a find. Last
year it was Lee Lloyd, this year it is
a little sixteen year-old girl, Abbie
Silver — with the voice of an angel.
P. S. — Miss Clair is from Portland,
Ore.
No— I didn't visit Sing Fat's th's
trip. I have nothing but hisses for
kimonas, pajamas and Mandarin coats.
You may also add Chop Suey.
Frisco's Chinatown may be new, but
it smells the same.
SPORTS
The artists on the opening bill at
Roniana Park, Grand Rapids last
week played a team of employees of
the park on Friday morning pulling
out a well earned victory by a score
of f>-2. Murray Livingston of the
Alpha Troupe was the hero of the
game, being largely responsible for
the artists' victory.
Ksciiiuilio I'Vrnandev. has been en-
gaged for next season by Arthur
llammerstein to support Kathorlne
Kalraed in "The Moral Code."
The Winter Garden Baseball team
played the Varikty team off their
feet in a loose game last Fri-
day afternoon, winning by a 15-
10 score. The Winter Garden openeu
hostilities in a fitting manner,
gathering seven runs in the opening
session. Capt. Skigie (Variety),
pulled Nestor out of the box in the
middle of th e inning, putting George
on the rubber, the game going along
on even terms from then on. Galvin
at short for the Winter Garden was
the bright star of the game. The
Winter Garden catcher also distin-
guished himself. A foul tip on the
jaw had no effect on him whatever,
although it split a new cork covered
ball in three places. Variety's team,
composed of members of the paper's
staff, expects to play a picked nine
from the United Booking Office to-day.
Meantime any newspaper or profes-
sional club whirh might not object to
losing one game to give the Variety
bunch a little confidence, is invited to
write for a date (Fridays preferred).
OBITUARY
Sir William 8. Gilbert, librettist of
the famous Gilbert and Sullivan comic
operas, was drowned May 29 in a lake
at his home In Harrow, England. He
was taking his customary daily swim
when seized with an attack of heart
failure. Although not in deep water,
life was extinct before he could be
rescued. The deceased was born in
London in 1836, and began his career
as a lawyer. In addition to hie con-
tributions to the stage, he wrote a
number of successful novels and maga-
zine tales. His most famous works,
those that will live forever, are "Pyg-
malion and Galatea," "Trial by Jury,"
"Pirates of Penzance," "Pinafore" and
"The Mikado."
Frank Dwlght Denny, an old time
actor, died at the home of his daugh-
ter in Spokane last we<?k. Denny was
over 70 years old. He retired from
the stage some time ago.
Loretta Fawn, a chorus girl with
the Rose Sydell's "Ix>ndon Belles"
Co. died at the Harper Hospital. De-
troit ^ last week.
The Mother of Mable McCane died
Sunday at her home in St. Louis. Miss
McCane, who was in Chicago, left im-
mediately for home to attend the fune-
ral, after which she started for New
York' to sail for England to-day (Sat-
urday) to fulfill her engagement at the
Tivoll, June 19.
Paul Barnes, Jr., son of Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Barnes, died at their sum-
mer home near L«conia, N. H., May
25. He was born February 19, 1904.
His father has appeared for several
years past in England as a monologlst.
Tina Zoeller, wife of Edward Zoel-
ler (Alrona-Zoeller Troupe), died at
the Swedish Hospital, Brooklyn, May
27, following an operation, caused
through the ruptiv. c of a blood vessel
a week ago. The funeral took place
May 30 from th e Zoeller home, 209
Hemlock street. Brooklyn, N. Y.
SHOW OWNER NOW SUES.
Chicago, May 31.
Walter O. Lindsey, owner of the
"Merry Mary" show, which recently
closed at the Whitney, has entered suit
against Criger & Ruppert for $5,000
damages. Criger & Ruppert attached
the show before it closed, for money
alleged to be owed by Lindsay.
In the attachment Criger & Ruppert
claimed Lindsay was not a resident of
this State. Lindsay, who has been a
resident of this city for ten years, im-
mediately replevined his goods and in-
structed the Lowenthal office to sue
for damages.
The South Rend (Ind.) Daily News
took occasion May 14, to print a very
lucid editorial anent vulgarity upon
the vaudeville stage. Vaudeville man-
agers, who believe that the entertain-
ment they are dialing in, is going
backwards, so judged by them from
slowly decreasing attendance, might
secure this editorial, and use it as a
text.
VARIETY
15
McAllister heads bronx go.
Arrangements were completed Mon-
day to inaugurate an eight weeks' en-
gagement of stock at the Prospect
theatre. Prospect and Westchester
avenues, (Bronx), June 6-, opening
with "The Christian."
Jay C. Packard has signed the fol-
lowing for the Prospect Co.: Wanda
Howard and Paul McAllister, leads;
Richard Lyle, character comedian;
Ralph Herbert, Juvenile; Carolyn
Lawrence, second business; Alice Oil-
more, characters; Louis Dunbar, light
comedy; Sue Fisher, ingenue, and Ed-
ward T. Emery, stage director.
The Prospect has been playing
"pop" vaudeville, but if the stock plan
proves a success, the company will re-
main there throughout the winter sea-
son.
Frank Gersten, the manager of the
house, is backing the "rep" organiza-
tion and will manage it personally.
The stock admission will be 10, 20
and 30.
The Bronx was a clear field for
stock when Charles E. Blaney took an
option on the Metropolis and Installed
the Spooner Stock Company there
a few months ago. With the
Prospect and the Metropolis about
two and one-half miles apart it isn't
likely that the "rep" organizations
will conflict to any great extent.
Mr. McAllister is one of the most
popular stock players who ever ap-
peared in Harlem.
Though the Spooner stock company
is still doing business at the Metropo-
lis, Edna May Spooner and her com-
pany have departed from the Or-
pheum, Jersey City, and again Invaded
Brooklyn May 29, opening at the Ma-
jestic in "My Wife's Gone to the
Country."
It was but a few seasons ago that
the Spooners and Corse Payton were
rivals for the stock patronage of
Brooklyn. With one of Corse's com-
panies booked for the Shubert, Brook-
lyn, and the Spooner company at the
Majestic, it looks like another clasn
between the Brooklyn favorites.
"ARIZONA" ALL STOCK.
For the first time since opening In
Chicago about twelve years ago, Gus
Thomas' evergreen drama, "Arizona"
is now open for stock engagements.
It is unlikely the piece will again be
sent over the combination time. The
past season was its last trip, being
under the management of Charles Wil-
liams, who represented R. M. Blck-
erstaff.
The American Play Co. has the leas-
ing of the piece for stock productions.
Some years ago "Arizona" was played
for a few weeks by stock companies at
San Francisco and Los Angeles, but
that is the nearest the "rep" people
came to securing it, until the travelling
company came in from the road last
February.
STOCK TRY-OUT ON COAST.
A new play by Channing Pollock,
entitled "The Inner Shrine," will be
tried out by the Burbank Stock Com-
pany at Los Angeles this summer,
with Margaret Illington in the leading
role.
STOCK
TWO STOP IN ONE TOWN.
Lack of patronage forced two stock
companies to close in Montreal, leav-
ing the Orpheum theatre "rep" or-
ganization there a clear field.
Byron Douglass and company, open-
ing May 1, at the Francois theatre,
and the William H. Lytell Co., which
also opened the same day at His Maj-
esty's, were the ones which closed.
CORSE LEAVES HOBOKEN.
Corse Payton has thrown up the
sponge In Hoboken. He leaves the
stock field in that Jersey town to Trav-
ers Vale and his company, who have
been there for many seasons. Corse's
organization has been at the Gayety
since September. Of late business
fell off, and seeing a chance to get
back in Brooklyn again, he will open
at the Shubert theatre across the
river.
Payton lost money in Hoboken but
expects to make up the deficit with his
Brooklyn engagement. He quits the
Gayety this week and opens Monday
at the Brooklyn house.
The lumnrnr season at Olympic. Newark,
hoRlns June 5. with an operatic stock company
Installed by Milton and SarRent Aborn. The
other Aborn company opens at Palisades Park.
June 12, with the same piece. Later on they
will present all the George M. Cohan musical
plays.
Frances Nordstrom, formerly leading woman
with the Lyric Stock Company, Oklahoma
City, supported by her husband, Harry OlbbA.
and Hairy Peyton, made her debut in vaude-
ville May 16. at Oklahoma City.
Frank Veall has come from Chicago to
assume the duties of stage director and pro-
ducer with the Powers" Picture Co.
The Newell theatre. White Plains. N. Y . has
been turned over to I). J. liryan. who an-
nounces stock for the coming seison
Lawrence Marstori lias none to Johnstown,
Pa., as director of flu Majestic Players at the
Majestic theatre.
Warren P. rtlchardson has been sent to Ot-
tawa to replace Charles White as "heavy
man" with the Dominion Players. Palph
Dean, comedian, has been signed for the same
company.
Sophie Itrandt opened In musical comedy
stock at the Delmar Gardens, St. Louis. In
"Princess Chic." Monday night. During tin-
season a number of well-known rniiHle:il com-
edy stars will be featured In the St Louis
summer season.
Jeunette Lowrle has been engaged as a fea-
ture, with the musical comedy stock company
at Chester Park. Cincinnati. She opened Mon-
day In "Dolly Varden."
A colored slock company Is at the Colum-
bia, Newark. N. J. If IiupIikhh continues good
it will run there indefinitely. Only musieal
comedies are being offered.
Lome Elwyn and Margaret Keen left Tues-
day for Sherbrooke. Canada, where the Kl
wyn stock company will play during the sum-
mer. The opening will be "The Private Sec-
retary" June 5.
The Dlshop of Massachusetts will onl;iln
to priesthood tin- Lev. Clayton McKciizic
l.egge in the Church of tin- F.plphany, at
Winchester. Mass. at la:p» ;i m., Thursday.
June S. llfV. Legge was formerly an actor.
The William Ma I ley stock company opened
the Richmond theatre, Stapled. n. L. I . Mon-
day. In "The Girl of the Golden West." Homer
Harton assumed one of the principal roles at
the eleventh hour.
The Nathan Appell stock company, after a
few weeks of "pop" repertoire at I la i risbui •-,'.
Pa., closes this Saturday
Owing to the stage director's unfamil iai it v
with "The Talk of New York." the Cuh Forbes
company at Stamford. Conn, which had been
rehearsing the musical piece for m-vt week.
was forced to change plays June 1. and id.
I'ohnn production. "Fifty Sllles From Itoston."
whs rushed from the New York plnyhrokcr*
Wednesday night The latter will be; given
next week.
TWO "FIRSTS" IN STOCK.
The first presentation in stock of
"The Third Degree" was made last
week by the Vale Stock Company at
the Empire, Hoboken, with Louise
Vale in the leading feminine role.
Tho Vale Company will present
Rose Stahl's starring piece, "The
Chorus Lady," in stock for the first
time next week (June 5). Travers
Vale also plans tho premier stock pro-
duction of "Alias Jimmy Valentine"
as soon as it is released, and will of-
fer "The Witching Hour" during the
week of Jan. 1. It will be released
Dec. 31.
The eastern stock companies are
putting on some big and late produc-
tions this season. Some fancy royal-
ties are being paid for plays. David
Belasco has on e price for his pieces,
and the stock manager must either
pay the sum demanded or leave it out
of his repertoire.
When a company produces Kirke La
Shelle's "The Virginians," $500 is
paid in royalty. When Belasco's "The
Lily" is put on, $500 goes too for
playing privileges. Many of the pop-'
ular pieces now in stock receive from
$300 to $3fi0 royalties.
EDITH HELENA
ENDOWS REDS FOR ACTORS.
A Mrs. Katherine Daily, whose will
was filed in the Surrogate's office In
Now York last Monday, made a be-
quest of $1<»,000 to endow two mem-
orial beds at St. Luke's Hospital in
her husbands name (Henry F. Daly).
She distinctly specified in the docu-
ment that (lie beds are to he for the
benefit of actors and actresses "dram-
atic, minstrel, circus or variety," but
that they cannot lie used by "opera
singers, stage mechanics, 'supes' or
musicians."
The major portion of her estate
goes to tic Society lor the Prevention
ol Cruelty to Animal-. Mrs. Daly diel
April 1 I.
Tlii Wei ' S t iii k I'm.. i\ I !■ h 111 H been p|:l \ -
intr .i j< i . i ■ 1 1 l-. i n >. i >;•■ in- ii i it \'i w Haven, will
Hot l.i i i 1 1 1 I l I . ■ i • ■ . < I 1 1 I III." ' I ■ H 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 e r
A iilioilii' < lie lit is in lie that ;i eomle opi I :i
Hioek i • . 1 1 1 1 >. 1 1 j \ with M;i n.i k'e r Franklin lit tie-
helm, will ooen in I0antoii, I'a , June I'J.
FKOM PROVIDENCE TO CANADA.
Walter S. Baldwin, who manages
the Baldwin-Melville Stock Company,
has been doing big business with his
stock company in Providence but a
recent slump, caused by the weather,
results in his announcement of quit-
ting the Rhode Island town and in-
stalling stock in Toronto, offering op-
position to the Percy Haswell "rep"
organization.
Baldwin has leased the Princess
theatre, securing Adelaide Kelm and
Arthur Byron as his leads. Miss Has-
well opens at the Royal Alexander
theatre (Toronto).
POM GETS "THE VIRGINIAN."
$4,000 cash for the right to pro-
duce "The Virginian" in stock for
eight weeks is the figure which S. Z.
Poll paid last week for the privilege
of showing the Kirk La Shelle piece
to the patrons of the Poll theatres
in New England.
The piece will be presented for the
first time in the east In stock at
Jaques theatre, Waterbury, Conn.,
Monday.
HETTS & FOWLER'S SHOWS.
Two stock companies entitled the
Hetts & Fowler Players have been
formed, one featuring BesSie Lee to
open at the Orpheum theatre Water-
town, N. Y. June 5 in "The Sporting
Parson." Harry Sedley has been en-
gaged as stage director. With Miss
Lee will be Ralph Newman, Bryce
Howatson, Daniel J. Fendell, William
Ennis, Charles S. Ross, Walter Rich-
ardson, Gladys Malvern, Anna Blakes-
ley and Winifred Waltone.
The other company opened Wood-
land Park, Ashland, Pa., this week in
"The Runaway Princess." The com-
pany includes Bessie Warren, Joseph-
ine Hardy, Will Hartmau, Carl Blythe,
John Connlbear and Walter Trumbull.
SHIFTED TWO SHOWS.
It is seldom that stock organiza-
tions trade towns, yet such happened
this week In the South through one
man controlling both companies. Schil-
ler's Players at Atlanta were trans-
ferred from that Georgia city to Rich-
mond and the Richmond company sent
to Atlanta.
Emma Bunting has been playing in
Richmond, but, being an old Atlanta
favorite, It was thought best to return
her to Atlanta.
LAST THY FOR IIAYMAKKET.
Chicago, May HI.
Leigh Morison says In.- will start
a four week's engagement of stock at
the llayinarUel, in .June. .Jeanne
Towler has been engaged as leading
woman.
Stock at the old llnymarket on the
West Side in Chicago, right in the
heart of the burlesque and "pop"
houses across the river, is a new de-
parture. The house has tried every-
thing <dse.
PROCTOR FORMING COMPANY.
Arrangements are being made to
open Proctor's in Newark with stock
for the summer. I'na Abell Hrinkerhas
been engaged as leading woman.
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VARIETY
CIRCUS NEWS
NKW "DREAMLAND** DOUBTFUL.
"Dreamland" the huge resort at
(Yney Island which was destroyed by
(ire late Friday night list, will prob-
ably not be rebuilt.
Senator William H. Reynolds and
Joseph H. Huber, of th e Otto Huber
Brewing Company, the two largest
stockholders, called a meeting of all
the shareholders in th e enterprise,
and if was deciled tD offer the twelve
acres of land to the city for a public
park. The matter will be given im-
mediate consideration by the alder-
manic board. If the deal fcr the city
to purchase does not go through im-
mediately, the question of rebuilding
the structure will be at once taken
up.
The Iron Steamboat Company's
boats have been landing their passen-
gers at Steeplechase Pier since the
fire, the Dreamland coupon entitling
passengers to entrance to Tilyou's
park.
Sunday thousands of sightseers
visited the ruins, by which time there
had already been erected a flooring of
rough boards about twenty-ftVe feet
square, with make-shift "conces-
sions."
Not a stick remained standing after
the fire. The phrase "burned to the
ground" may be accepted literally In
connection with the disastrous con-
flagration.
Col. Ferrari's animal collection,
which had replaced Bostock's in the
park enclosure, was destroyed. Near-
ly all the animals were shot to death
before the flames reached them.
Col. Ferrari was assisted by Capt.
Jack Bonavita. They with the staff of
trainers and keepers, found it impos-
sible to save the animals. "Little
Hip," the baby elephant, was among
the killed. On* lion, "Sultan," es-
caped to the street, where policemen
shot him. No human lives were lost.
The sight of the flames through the
broken-in doors of the animal enclos-
ure frightened the beasts. They re-
fused to be drawn or coaxed across
the track of the glare. Some fought
among themselves in their terror.
Ferrari's loss was covered to a very
small extent by a small floating in-
surance carried in the Lloyds of Eng-
land. The park had about $500,000
insurance at a very high rate. The
total Iokb was about four million
dollars.
"101" ItlDKK MARRIES.
Boston, May 31.
Stanley G. Dyer, a rider with "101
R-nch," married Miss Mabel Cum-
mir.gs or Brockton, in that city, May
2 0. He first ir.et his wife in Prince
Kdwnrd Island, six years ago. They
did not meet again until the show
playel Brockton. When he rode in-
to the grounds after the parade on
l he flr.«t day, he saw Miss Cummlngs
in the crowd. They renewed their
acquaintance and after a short con-
versation, agreed to meet later in the
day. That night, they were married
by the Rev. Kdgar B. French. They
will «o west and live on Dyer's ranch.
20 PER CENT. ON ANIMALS.
Beginning on June 1 all acts, cir-
cus and exhibitions crossing the bor-
ders of the United States into Canada
or Mexico, or perhaps sail abroad, tak-
ing along live stock of any description,
even though the stock be a product
of this country, will have to pay a
duty of twenty per cent, on their re-
turn to this country.
This is in accordance with the inter-
pretation that a learned member of
the bench in California has handed
down regarding a phrase in paragraph
500 in the tariff act of August 5, 1909.
The paragraph reads exempting from
duty "all articles the growth, produce
or manufacture of the United States,
when returned aftei being exported."
But tacked on to this there is the
phrase that is causing all the trouble
containing but four words and reads
"not Including all animals."
It has been intimated, however, by
the law division that it is possible that
there will be a new ruling on the para-
graph after the first few animals were
held up which would alter the com-
plexion of the law as applied to pet
dogs and horses used for exhibition
purposes and shows.
CANADIAN "WILD WEST" BAD.
Sydney, April 24.
"The American Cowboys and Wild
Indian Show," promoted by the A.
and A. Amusement Co., has been a
fiasco.
The Indians are mostly half and
quarter-breed Canadians who won't
work. Were it not that the organiza-
tion Joined In with Skuthorp's Buck-
jumpers, a show lasting more than
an hour couldn't be put up by the
Canadians. The cowboys, also, are
a weak lot.
As to the managers they are reput-
able citizens and meant well, but the
difficulty of securing suitable people
to form the show appeared too foi-
midable. Col. Tracey, the boss in
command, took what was left.
Wirth's Circus is the only tent show-
in or around Sydney. The company
is a fairly good one, and big busi-
ness is recorded. Last week a young
lion, whilst being put through a trial
performance with two dogs and a
trick pony, sprang upon the latter
and mauled it considerably. The pony
had to be shot.
OLD CIjOWN PASSKS AWAY.
Samuel McFlynn, a circus clown in
the days of Dan Rice, died in Chi-
cago recently. His home was at
Burlington, la., where he was buried.
STARTED IN POOR WEATHER.
St. Louis, May 31.
Barnum & Bailey's Circus are play-
ing a week's engagement, beginning
Monday. The parade was very long,
but not noticeably better than when
last seen here.
Sunday the weather was the worst
a circus could ask: thunder showers,
verging on a cloud burst; but it
cleared Monday for the first parade.
I
LYCEUM AND CONCERT
1
MASSENET'S NEW WORK.
Paris, May 2.
"Therese," the new opera in two
acts, libretto by Jules Claretie, music
by Jules Massenet, met with success,
when produced at the Opera Comique;
but the same cannot be said of
"L'Heure Espagnole," by Maurice
Ravel on the same program.
This latter work, by a young musi-
cian of the new school, does not
please, and the story by Franc No-
hain has gained nothing by being
given as an opera. Ravel is described
as a musical acrobat. For the un-
trained ear his music is a series of
discords.
How different is the old school,
that of Massenet, whose pleasing har-
mony is understood by all. The story
of "Therese" deals with the French
revolution, and is set at Versailles.
Andre has bought-in a homestead
with the idea of restoring it to his
school friend, Armand, if this aristo-
crat is ever permitted to return to
France. Armand seeks safety in
flight, but first visits his old home,
whore he meets Therese, an old sweet-
heart, married to Andre. The hus-
band, out of pity, aids Armand to
escape, unaware that his wife has ar-
ranged to join him abroad.
When Andre is arrested and led
off to death for having assisted a
noble, she realizes the difference in
character between the two men; her
duty as a wife is awakened, and, in
order to share her husband's fate,
she cries: "Vive le roi." They go
to the guillotine together.
The interpretation of the opera is
excellent. A minuet played on a
harpsichord, accompanying a love
duet, was much applauded. Ken.
ASKED TOO MUCH.
Boston, May 31.
Constantino, the tenor, who last
season sang with the Boston Opera
Company, will not be heard with the
organization this season. He asked
for a much larger sum than the man-
agement was willing to pay him for
his services. It is thought that he
may reconsider his decision and join
later, but if he does not, the tenor
roles will be taken by Zenatello and
others.
PHILHARMONIC NEXT SEASON.
The Philharmonic Society of New
York, under the direction of the new
leader, Joseph Stransky, opens its sea-
son Nov. 2 and closes March 15, 1912.
Following a former custom, two series
of sixteen week-day concerts will be
given. A much longer season than
last has been planned by Loudon
Charlton.
Among the soloists will be Johanna
Gadski, soprano; Kathleen Parlow,
violinist; Efrem Zimballist, the St.
Petersburg violinist, who will make
his New York debut with the society;
Henry P. Schmitt, violinist; Joseph
Lhevinne, Harold Bauer and Arthur
Friedhelm, pianists. The MacDowell
Chorus will assist In recitals.
NEW TUNE IN AUSTRALIA.
John Philip Sousa has composed a
grand march in compliment to the
approaching Coronation of King
(Jeorge. His musicians will play it
for the first time on Coronation Day,
when they will be filling an engage-
ment in Australia.
D'ANNUNZIO BANNED.
Paris, May 23.
Signor Gabriel d'Annunzlo is grieved
at the action of the Archbishop of
Paris in forbidding all good Catholics
noticing his musical drama "Martyr-
dom of St. Sebastian" produced at the
Chatfelet May 21. Debussy wrote the
music, mentioned some weeks ago in
Vaiuktv,. Although the story is a bib-
lical one (which would probably be
banned by the government in England
and Germany and the mayor in many
American cities) the authors declare it
to be a lyrical glorification of chris-
tian heroism and profoundly religious
in character.
HAS LEAVE TO SING.
Heinrich Hensel, tenor of the Wies-
baden Court Opera, has at last ob-
tained an official leave of absence to
sing at the Metropolitan next season.
IS COMING RACK.
Rumors to the contrary about Jom-
elli being unable to return next year
to America, she sets sail Jan. 2 next,
United States to fill engagements ar-
ranged here by her agents.
Clifford Cairns, basso, will tour America
next season under the management of Waltei
It. Anderson.
<'laud«> Warford. t«>nor, and Marguerite K.
Summer, contralto, were married recently.
Arturo Tlbaldi. the celebrated young violin-
ist, who was 'with Mary Garden on her con-
cert tour this spring, has gone to France to
spend tho summer. He will return to America
next season.
Lillian Nordlca has been Invited to sing at
the Merlin Hoyal Opera this spring. From
Merlin, the famous singer goes to Paris and
then to London for the Coronation.
Vladimir de Pachmann sails from Europe
June 24, and expects to spend the lummer In
his Catsklll retreat, preparing for his farewell
American tour, arranged by the Qulnlan In-
ternational Mureau.
Adolph Muhlmann, who was with the Met-
ropolitan Opera Company for twelve years, has
been cngaKed by cable to teach at the Zlegfcld
College of Music In America next scuBon. He
Is an operatic basso.
Clarence Whltchlll, the baritone of Inter-
national opera fame. Is scheduled for an
American concert tour next season, opening
with the Pnlladelphla Symphony Orchestra.
Nov. 17.
Mme. Jeanno Joinelll, prima donna soprano,
has been engaged for Quintan's English opera
season In London during October, November
and December. She returns to America after
her English senson nnd Is announced to give
her llrst recital In Carnegie Hall early In the
new year.
The Mozart opera. "Cosl Fan Tut lis" will be
one of the opera novelties at the Metropolitan
here next season. The featured soloist will be
Mernlce de Pasquall.
Mme. Alma Gluck. of the Metropolitan Opera
Co., will appear in a series of concerts In
October under the direction of the Qulnlan
Bureau. She has been engaged as principal
sopruno of the Maine music festivals.
Maurice Moszkowskl. Russian pianist, will
make a conceit tour of America next season.
Gertrude HcnnvHon. the American soprano,
who takes part In the Wagnerian festivals
abroad, will return to her nntlve shores in
the fall for iin extensive cn-iccrt tour.
VARIETY
17
'SALARIES WILL NOT BE CUT,"
OFFICIA LLY SAY S V. M. P. A.
Issues a Strong Statement Direct to the Actor. Ex-
plains What the "Liberty" Being Agitated
for Means to the Artist
A strong statement was given out
by the Vaudeville Managers' Protec-
tive Association this week. It is ad-
dressed directly to the vaudeville ac-
tor, and is herewith printed in full:
You have been threatened — but only
by your own agitators — with a cut in
salaries. If you are to believe them,
this salary cut is to be a big one — a
ruinous one — that will effect your
earning powers seventy-five per cent.
You are told through the paper that
is supposed to represent your inter-
ests and in the speeches of those who
want to inflame you against the man-
agers that salaries are to be slashed
right and left.
This is a lie — pure and simple.
There has been no action taken to-
wards cutting salaries and no such ac-
tion is contemplated.
Much stress is laid on the fact that
the managers have an organization.
So they have; but organization is noth-
ing new among the managers. There
has been a combination of managers
for more than ten years and this com-
bination of managers has done more
to Improve the condition of the artist
than any artists' organization that was
ever formed. There have been times
when strong competition arose and
many of the artists profited by the in-
creased demand for their services; but
when this competition died out no at-
tempt was made to cut the salaries of
the performers. The artists them-
selves know that this is so and that
the agitator who declared in a public
meeting in Chicago recently that sal-
aries are to be cut seventy-five per
cent deliberately lied; he made the
statement knowing that he was lying
and he intended, when he said it, to
mislead you and to arouse your anger
or your fears with that lie. The ab-
surdity of such a statement is appar-
ent to any of you who have been ac-
tive in vaudeville for any length of
time.
When have salaries been as high as
they are to-day, and when have condi-
tions been so good for the artist?
When in the past ten years have sal-
aries been cut, whether there was com-
petition or not? If all the managers
in the world combined, or if the en-
tire vaudeville business of the world
«ould come under the control of one
man, the market demand would reg-
ulate the salaries; it would be impos-
sible to reduce them. Performers
know well that in the large booking
offices where thousands of artists are
booked each year, the artists make
their own terms with the different
managers, and they know this to be
true in the face of the fact that these
large booking offices are declared by
the unionized actors' agitators in pub-
lic speeches and by the organ of the
White Rats to be preparing to cut
your salaries seventy-five per cent.
The thinking artist is protesting
against the agitators who are using
every false argument to inflame you.
He knows that the agitator can never
be of any benefit to the artist; he
knows that he is, on the contrary, a
menace to your business interests and
to your future earning powers. Just
remember that absolutely the only
thing that can benefit the artist is the
prosperity of the theatres, which must
do business in order to meet obliga-
tions and maintain the business from
which the performers and managers se-
cure their living. When that prosper-
ity is destroyed or even seriously in-
terfered with, the artists and mana-
gers are going to meet with disaster.
As long as the theatres are able to
conduct their own business, the same
prosperity for artist and manager that
has existed for the past ten years will
continue. Some of the artists of to-
day have been through every condi-
tion for the past twenty years. They
know only too well where their pros-
perity comes from, who pays them
their salaries and where they have re-
ceived proper treatment in every re-
spect.
Has the fact ever been told to you
and told to you right that at the end
of the Klaw & Erlanger vaudeville ex-
perience the managers (East and
West) paid over a million dollars of
obligations on artists' contracts and
there is not one case on record where
there was litigation on account of the
non-payment of those salaries? Most
of you know that in order that those
artists should not lose by the deal,
every manager East and West loaded
two and three extra acts on top of
their regular bills in order to keep
these contracts and so that the per-
formers should not suffer. This fact
is a good thing for artists to remem-
ber when they are listening to the
howls against the very men who were
responsible for that fair treatment of
contracts.
What, then, is all this hurrah and
racket about? "Give us an equitable
contract," the shouters shout. Well,
what is an equitable contract? Who
has had occasion to question ninety-
nine per cent of the contracts made
by the large houses throughout the
United States and Canada, and we say
the large houses for the reason that
about all the talk is against the "big
time" managers.
You, who are prosperous, beware of
the agitator and the conditions he is
striving to bring about, because at one
other time in the history of vaudeville
the savings of the artist dwindled to
the point where prosperity gave way
to poverty, and that can happen again
— and through no fault of th e mana-
gers.
Ask your agitators where all this
agitation is to lead you to. Ask him
who is to benefit by antagonism to
the theatre. Ask him what will be
the result to you if the prosperous con-
ditions that now exist are upset!
Spread-eagle speeches generally get
people into trouble and trouble is the
only thing that Inflammatory talk ever
procured for anybody.
What do you think is one of the
great reasons for the continued flood
of immigration to this country from
all foreign lands? Nothing less than
the stories spread abroad that the
streets of New York are lined with
gold and all one has to do to share the
riches of the new world is to buy a
steamship ticket and com e here, but
we who are here know different. No
man ever came to this great and glo-
rious country but who had to work
and work hard at that for every dollar
he got. Nobody hands you riches —
you must strive for them yourself and
you must work in accord with those
whose interests are yours and whose
prosperity you have shared and can
continue to share, but not if you listen
to the demagogues who are serving
self interest rather than the interests
of those whose paid advisers they are.
Therefore, performers, think for
yourselves, act for yourselves, preserve
your independence and your future
prosperity.
THK MKAXINO OP ••LIBEKTY."
There seems to be a little misun-
derstanding of the word "liberty" by
many among the members of the
White Rats. A notable instanre of
this is a hysterical letter passed and
apparently approved by the editor of
the organ of the Union Actor, in
which tin* writer speaks of the White
Hat organization as the vast army
that is being formed to bring about
your freedom and liberty which we so
dearly love."
If the fussy talk you read in The
Player is for the cause of liberty,
then the actors' understanding of the
word liberty is different from the gen-
erally accepted meaning. If the signs
are read aright, the destruction of
liberty is intended rather than the
securing of liberty.
At the present writing every artist
has the liberty to work for any man-
ager who pays him, and he is accus-
tomed to take the liberty to himself
of quitting work when it pleases him,
without consulting the business in-
terest of the manager. What he is
now arguing for and evidently pre-
paring to fight for is a curtailment of
the artists' liberty; for instance, if he
isn't a Union actor he must not work in
any theatre in America that s not
Unionized. If he be a Union actor, he
must not work in a theatre that is
not unionized. If he has an engage-
ment that he is to be well paid for
and his Union says he must, by or-
der of his Union, walk out of the
theatre because of a grievance of
some other actor on the bill, he must
forget his cry of "liberty" — and walk
out. He will find himself hedged
around in every direction by the kind
of liberty which he is now shouting
for, but which he will find to be the
hardest kind of bondage.
That is the queer understanding
that most of the White Rat Union ac-
tors have of their great cause. They
are carried away by the spread eagle
oratory of their agitators who con-
found and confuse the lesser intelli-
gences in their organization with
high sounding talk about liberty in
their efforts to keep the rank and file
of the actor away from getting a
common sense view of their relations
with the managers, who give them
their living.
Under the proper circumstances
"Give me Liberty or give me Death."
is a good patriotic appeal, but when
it is likely to be changed into "Give
me Liberty and Give me Death,"
through the destruction of the busi-
ness which gives you life, it is time
for each individual to think for him-
self before he is led into the error of
antagonizing the men whose theatres
must and will be kept open regardless
of actors' affiliations/
When you are listening to the va-
porings of those who are endeavoring
to mislead you, Just ask yourselves
why they do not attempt to refute
the arguments so strongly put forth
by J. C. Nugent, whose exceptionally
strong letter set forth so ably both
sides of the controversy. There has
been a strange yet eloquent, silence on
Nugent's arguments from those who
claim to have the cause of the artist
so much at heart.
iMr. Nugent is a White Hat and an
actor who thinks and who knows by
experience the injury to the artists'
interests that agitation such as is be-
ing now carried on brings about.
i8
VARIETY
NEW ACTS NEXT, WEEK.
Initial Presentation. First Appearance
or Reappearance In or Around
New York
Churlotte St. Elmo, Hammerstein's
Hoof.
Johnson und Walker, Hammer-
stein's Roof.
(•il and liillian Brown, Henderson's.
Alarms and (lartclle, Brighton The-
atre.
Percy Knight.
Songs.
14 Mins. ; One.
Hammerstein's.
Percy Knight is an English come-
dian. He first appeared oveV here in
'The Arcadians." Mr. Knight scored
a hit in that show. He will register
l.kewise in vaudeville — if remaining
and observing. Knight is not the usu-
al "single" who sings. He dresses in
a style to recall Wilkie Bard, his com-
ic compatriot singer, and is not alto-
gether unlike that comedian in deliv-
ery. America has not seen Mr. Bard.
In songs, Mr. Knight places more de-
pendence upon lyrics than other items
connected with his turn. He does not
change costume, nor pose, nor deliv-
ery. Yet his delivery aids the lyrics,
not naturally, either. After Mr. Knight
has observed vaudeville for a time,
he will understand that the "variety"
used in connection with the entertain-
ment he is now a part of, covers as
well a singer sb it does the program.
His repertoire runs to too much simi-
larity of numbers. As a matter of
fact, two of his songs have a "horse"
verse each. He opens with the best
song of the lot, "Little By Little." fol-
lowed by the next best, an odd num-
ber with a catchy finishing line to each
of the verses. The first two stanzas,
however, are the only ones worth us-
ing. The "mother-in-law" and "flsh"
verses are not worth while. These
let the song and singer down, al-
though his start was too fast for the
pace to be kept up with the numbers
employed. "Ghost" and "It Doesn't
Matter" were the concluding songs,
neither of special holding power.
Fault might be found in the orchestra-
tions. Nearly all had some peculiar-
ity of arrangement that was neither
distinctive nor humorous. And after
all that, Percy Knight is a very good
vaudeville act; he is something dif-
ferent, has class, attracts attention
to himself from the outset, and is dis-
tinctly worth while for vaudeville to
cultivate. Mr. Knight must have a
score of other English numbers. If
he will select a repertoire that builds
up instead of tearing down, the front
lights will be pleased to emblazon Per-
cy Knight is within. The eccentric
dress an 1 pose assumed should not be
changed. Neither should Mr. Knight
lose sight of the fact that in depend-
ing upon lyrics, he has an idea that
is away from the American singers
who look for melodies preferably.
Hut tin- husky singing voice of Mr.
Knight is not required, either for the
sonus or t It*- character, unless it is a
physical permanency with him.
Sime.
Lolo, the Mystic.
Thought Transmission, Ate.
24 Mins. Full Stage (Special Drop).
Fifth Avenue.
Lolo is a full-blooded North Amer-
ican Indian girl, which aids materially
in generating "atmosphere" for the
act. It is further enhanced by a few
lantern slides at the opening. When
the picture curtain is raised there is
disclosed a special back drop repre-
senting an Indian encampment, with
the regulation tripod holding an iron
kettle, under which a Are is burning.
All this haB nothing to do directly
with the act. It is simply done to
"dress" the presentment. Beiore Lo-
lo makes her appearance a "lecturer"
in a "spiel" that almost ruined the
performance before it began, made a
most lugubrious announcement. Lolo
then enters in full Indian garb, fol-
lowed by Mr. J. R. Cotton, the g rl's
foster father, and who was "until re-
cently Indian Agent at the Pine Ridge
reservation in Dakota." Ti.e major
portion of the act is one cf "thought
transmission," similar to that shown
by the Zancigs for many years. Lola
Is blindfolded, Mr. Cotton goes
through the audience accepting cards,
coins, lodge emblems, etc., promptly
identified by the girl. This done he
returns to the platform and Lolo, still
blindfolded, pours a dark liquid into
an empty glass filling it to the brim
without spilling a drop. Then she does
some rifle shooting and finally some
arrow shooting, all the time appar-
ently deprived of her sight. With
proper circusing the turn might be
worked up into a big drawing card. It
created interest at the Fifth Avenue
Monday evening. Jolo.
Olive Briscce.
Songs.
19 Mins.; One.
Colonial.
Olive Briscoe enters vaudeville with
a regular act. Even if Miss BTiscoe
did not have a regular act, vaudeville
audiences would accept her just the
same, for she has a smile that's worth
more than all the songs and dialog
ever turned out. When smiling, Miss
Olive displays a row of teeth that
would make a dentist think life is not
worth living. She also wore a couple
of gowns Monday evening that were
attractive. Miss Briscoe can wear
clothes and she is a dandy looking
girl. Her opening number gives her
a chance to do something right off the
bat. It is of how the different style
girls would make love; much better
than it sounds. The second number,
a "coon" arrangement, is her weakest,
but is not at all bad and shows a
Stella Mayhew style of "coon" singer
that makes some of these "rag" per-
formers look like amateurs. "Things
Were Not Like That in 1861" is the
closing selection, it is along the lines
of "Grandma's Days," but a new idea
and has plenty of solid meat in it.
Miss Briscoe handles the song and the
Intervening business beautifully, get-
ting bully contrasts. Her use of slang
is perfect, and she puts it over as very
few women can. Miss Briscoe is there
in all directions, she has an act that
should be in demand anl her name
should become familiar to vaudeville
audlencis In a short time. Dash.
Henry Fink.
Sengs and Talk.
13 Mins.; One.
Hammerstein's.
Henry Fink is now appearing alone.
When first entering vaudeville, he had
Edgar Bixley as a partner. It was
Bixley and Fink then. Evidently a
firm in the show business is not as
substantial a building as in commer-
cial lines, although it has often been
proven in theatricals that a playing
team, need each other so badly that
to separate is a mistake. Sometimes
the error is rectified. Whether Mr.
Fink or Mr. Bixley will suffer from
their vaudeville parting remains to he
seen. Neither may, and both might.
The act came to vaudeville from bur-
lesque. Whoever told Mr. Fink his
-present turn would be sufficient to up-
hold him on the big time misinformed
the young man. He has a good voice;
and some poor talk, barring one joKe.
Appearing as a Hebrew impersonator,
Fink does little impersonating. Of his
songs, the only one worth while is the
operatic medley at the close, and this
merely because it permits his voice to
be brought out at its best. To test
himself as a "single," Mr. Fink will
require new selections and better
jokes. While his reception at Ham-
merstein's Monday evening was stren-
uous enough to make Mr. Fink believe
a speech was necessary to quell the
noise, all the latter came from a col-
lection of friends gathered in one
large party. They thought extra well
of the singer after he mentioned "Phil
Katz" in his best story. That there
was a Phil Katz among the crowd was
easily guessed at from the sudden
craning of necks by the party to cast
envious glances at the honored one.
Sime.
Four Soils Brothers.
Musical.
15 Mins.; Three.
Ham nierstein's.
The Four Solis Brothers are Miram-
ba players. It is the Mexican instru-
ment they use, playing the "high
brow" stuff. The nearest the quar-
tet reach the popular fancy is when
rendering "Amina." Until the Soils'
learn that with any kind of a musical
instrument in today's vaudeville, the
more popular all the tunes are, the
better for the act, they will not ad-
vance themselves. With a proper
repertoire, there is no reason why the
brothers should not reach the place
where other Miramba players have
before them. Sime.
Eddie Foy.
12 Mins.; One.
Hammerstein's.
Eddie Foy is presenting himself in
a Ringle act this trip, in a more enjoy-
able turn than he has previously ap-
peared in. Opening with a couple of
"kidding" songs about New York and
New Rochelle, Mr. Foy passes a cou-
ple of minutes In "two" with a brief
travesty of "Hamlet," turning to
"one" for a finale dance. He carries
his own leader, and an assistant in the
graveyard scene, which is surrounded
by tombstones inscribed to draw
laughs. With his game and present
act, Mr. Foy will get over. Sime.
James J. Morton.
Announcer.
Folies Bergere.
As the announcer for the Cabaret
Show (from 11.20 p. m. until 1 a.
m.) at the Folies Bergere, James J.
Morton seems to have made good in
his new Job. In becoming the human
stage card, James' chief duty is to
promote a friendly and good-natured
feeling among the audience. This he
does from the stage, appearing be-
fore and after every turn, telling the
house what is coming next. Mr. Mor-
ton is given discretion in the employ-
ment of other remarks. This discre-
tion Is not abused by the monolog-
ist. His aim is not for the comedy
of the "Amateur Night" speaker, who
could say "Dingle and Dongle, a
couple of young men who dance —
and they are some dancers," with the
emphasis on the "some" as he closes
an eyelid. Not so with James J. His
spoken fun at the Folies must be the
wit of the humorist. When first pre-
senting himself, Mr. Morton informed
the audience that the people who run
the theatre had hired him because
the printers were too busy to attend
to the work. He told those in front
that they could keep right on eating
and drinking, but might look at the
show now and then to encourage the
actors, and if they thought of it, there
would be no objection to applause.
There was a man who applauded Mon-
day night, Jim said, and they had his
address. Mr. Morton cast away for
the Folies his monollgistic manner of
speaking, only retaining from the
"act" his exit walk to music (changed
with each exit). In describing the
Amoros Sisters, Jim mentioned they
were foreigners, although one spoke
English and the other was married.
Along about the third turn, Mr. Mor-
ton commenced to attract applause for
his own account. Many of his quips
brought out peals of laughter. He is
decidedly a most pleasant diversion in
the Cabaret performance. Just what
Jim may think of his newest Job maybe
another matter. He certainly has
tackled a harder proposition than he
found as a regular vaudeville act. As
an "act," James J. appeared once an
evening. At the Folies Mr. Morton Is
almost as constantly before the diners
as are the waiters. Wearing a frock
coat, with' other clothes to match, Jim
looked pretty good up there on the
stage. Of course, one appealing fea-
ture of the engagement to Mr. Mor-
ton is that the Folies is located but
two doors east of the Vaudeville Com-
edy Club. Sime.
Leona.
Vocalist.
10 Mins.; One.
Leona is a singer with a regulation
concert voice that ought to prove val-
uable for a certainty on the "small
time" and has a good chance to con-
nect on the larger time. In the three
songs that Leona renders, she uses a
high note that could make many freak
singers leave the business. Then at
times the soprano breaks into a con-
tralto that almost changes her billing.
She starts with a ballad and sings a bit
of "The Chocolate Soldier," finishing
with a Spanish song. Leona needs
to be watched. .Iv*s.
VARIETY
19
Fields and Lewis.
Talk.
20 Mins.; One; Three; One.
Colonial.
Fields and Lewis are & new act be-
cause this is a brand new Lewis; Jack,
formerly with Ed Wynn. The act re-
mains the same as when Al worked
with Dave Lewis. It was funny then;
it is just as funny now. The "base-
ball mine," the "sugar feeler" and the
"tea taster" are all there and they
are just as mirth provoking as when
first heard. The cab horse mustn't be
forgotten, and for the enlightenment
of the woman who sat behind, Fields
and Lewis used the cab and horse
business before the Winter Garden
had the old riding ring torn out of its
center. Jack Lewis makes a corking
straight for Fields. He has worked
into the comedian's ways wonderfully
well for so short a time. The two are
whooping it up together as though
they never had any other partners.
Jack gets a little percentage on ap-
pearance, which means a whole lot.
The new Fields and Lewis will do.
They have a corking comedy act and
can hold down th e next to closing po-
sition on any bill.
Dash.
Chester's Canines De Luxe.
Dop Poses.
12 Mins., Full Stage (Special Set).
Brighton Theatre.
About six dogs of an English hunt-
ing breed are used in poses surrounded
by special scenery. In a few, reliefs
are shown in which the dogs are posed
in a frame against a white back-
ground. A few of these poses are
broken up at times, evidently to prove
that the dogs pose themselves. The
other pictures depicting hunting
scenes and the like, produce much
better effects and are better received
by the audience. The act will have
to be worked much faster than at
present. The waits in between each
picture take more time than the ac-
tual scenes. The turn did very well
in the closing program position.
Jess.
Jennie Curtis.
Singing and Talking.
1<> Mins.; One.
Wearing an exaggerated harem out-
fit, which secures a laugh on her first
appearance, Jennie Curtis offers sev-
eral songs with much talk on women's
rights that is getting recognition in
the "pop" houses. Some of her suffra-
gette smattering is genuinely funny.
If some of the other "pop singles" don't
"copy," she will get time anywhere.
Miss Curtis closes with "There Are
None in Vaudeville Like Me," in which
she shows off her harem dress to good
advantage. Mark.
Anna Lehr.
Songs.
» Mins.; One.
Anna Lehr differs only in style to
the general run of "girl singles" now
playing on and off the small time.
This stylo of hers is pleasing, and
while the girl sings the usual routine
of popular songs, she is good to look
at and has a cute little voice. Miss
Lehr ought to be busy on the small
time if only for the reason of refine-
ment. Jess.
Joe Jackson.
Pantomimic Bicyclist.
10 Mins.; Poll Stage.
Fifth Avenue.
All the billing used by Joe Jackson
is a question mark. But there is no
question of the man's originality and
artistic ability as a comedy pantomim-
1st. Arrayed in an old-fashioned tramp
make-up he appears on the stage and
does a full minute of silly pantomime
that at once "gets" his audience. He
then discovers a dilapidated looking bi-
cycle. After a few moments of furtive
"reconnoitering" proceeds to steal it.
The wheel is equipped with a bicycle
horn which Immediately becomes de-
tached, necessitating more pantomime
in the tramp's futile efforts to reattach
it or dispose of it. Jackson then has
a lot of comedy, also of the panto-
mimic sort, in an endeavor to separate
himself from one cuff, one end of
which is tied to his right wrist. Even-
tually he mounts the wheel and does
a lot of good riding, the different parts
of the bicycle breaking away, all in
comedy, all apparently by accident.
His efforts to readjust the machine
result in more comedy. In fact, it Is
comedy, comedy all the way through.
Joe Jackson brings to the metropolis
"something new." He is a foreigner.
He would fit nicely in a roof garden
program — he would fit nicely any-
where. Jolo.
The Burkes.
Songs, Dance, and Talk.
12 MJn.; One.
The Burkes start away like the usu-
al Rathskeller acts but get away from
the general routine after the first few
minutes. A young boy handles the
piano end. While doing well enough,
as an accompanist he cannot compare
with the many "rag" piano players
who have bobbed up with the craze.
The boy, however, has a good idea
of handling talk and with the older
member of the team playing "straight"
for him should develop into a good
light comedian. The Burkes should
start making changes with their name.
There are so many Burkes, that some-
thing less familiar might be adopted,
even though their name is Burke.
The piano should be the second thing
to go. A good line of talk with the
singing and the dancing of the younger
member and the good appearance of
both should place the pair in the bet-
ter houses after a few weeks of play-
ing. As the act is framed up now the
boys can play the small time without
any chance of advancement. Dash.
May Bush.
Songs.
8 MJn.; One.
National.
May Bush is a very nice looking
girl, who dresses becomingly and sings
three songs under the spotlight. The
spot is alright for a song or two, but
May should have the lights up for at
least one of her numbers. As it is,
the audience is so much in the dark,
they never get much lighted up any-
way, and consequently do not applaud
over much. May does not make a
change of costume, although removing
her hat. A better arrangement of
songs might be tried. For the present
May will do very nicely. Dash.
Valentine and Bell.
Cycling.
10 Mins.; Full Stage.
Hammeroteln's.
Valentine and Bell are probably a
foreign trick bicycle turn. At Ham-
merstein's this week, closing the show,
the man and woman are impossibly
placed, and were particularly unfortu-
nate Monday evening in appearing be-
fore the meagre crowd left at 11.30.
The woman (a girl rather) dresses in
bathing tights, a la Lalla Selbini. The
man is a "straight" rider, who could
improve his dressing to be more in
harmony with the costuming of his
partner. He is a good trick rider, has
a couple of brand new bicycle tricks to
finish the turn with, and starts it well
by riding a "giraffe," with the young
woman astride his shoulders. In do-
ing singles around the handle bars he
is adept, but in attempting a triple, he
assists himself by touching the front
bar. It is effective nevertheless. The
team would make a better opening
than closing turn. In the first position
they will do well on tne big time. All
"stalling" should be eschewed. Proper
study of the relative importance of the
couple should bring the girl out as the
most prominent. She looks nice In
the tights. 8ime.
Asaki Brothers.
Roller Skating and Juggling.
Hammersteln's.
The Asaki Brothers are Jap jugglers
and one is an expert fancy roller skat-
er as well. On the skates he also jug-
gles, accomplishing many of the tricks
while on the rollers that Jap jugglers
heretofore have been content to per-
form with their feet on the ground.
The combination work (special skat-
ing floor used) is attractive, and the
turn is a nice opener for any pro-
gram. 8ime.
Dido's Animals.
10 Min.; Full Stage.
National.
Dido has a good animal offering
of the circus variety for the pop
houses. The show is made up of
monks, ponies and dogs, with a mule
thrown in for good measure. The act
is worked alternately by a man and
woman. A little comedy is sought
after through the use of the mule, but
It Is not well enough worked up to
attract attention. A better result is
obtained from one of the dogs chasing
a toy balloon about, banging it all over
the place until he finally smashes it.
The animals are well groomed, and the
whole act makes a very fine number
for their present surroundings.
Dash.
Feplno.
Accordionist.
10 Mins.; One.
American Hoof.
If the Loew agents can hold this
young olive-skinned musician to its
circuit, well and good, but he dis-
played sufllcii-nt talem with the ac-
cordion Monday night on the Ameri-
can Hoof to anchor in big time some
of these days. His present arrange-
ment of pieces appears to have been
mapped out to hit the 'small timers,"
his "rag playing" getting him the ap-
plause returns. Mark.
Blanche Holt and Co. (3).
"The Star Boarder" (Comedy).
22 Mins.; Four (Interior).
Of splendid farcical construction,
"The Star Boarder", with Blanche
Holt as the talkative, corpulent board-
ing house keeper, is a capital mirth-
provoker. Its humorous lines would
create laughter on any bill. All the
fun hinges on Miss Holt's loquacity;
her longing to cut into real society
and speak French as it "should be
spoke". A mystery surrounds the
star boarder, an old man named
Jones. Mrs. Bradley has a board bill
against the aged codger. She sur-
mises he Is not the man his clothing
and actions belie. Mrs. B's daughter
receives an unexpected call from a
rich young broker who had run her
down with his auto. Though not in-
juring her, he calls to further the
chance acquaintance with a pretty
young woman. Mrs. B. helps her
daughter land the visitor by giving a
dinner, pressing Jones into service
as the butler. Jones is the boy's
father, and makes known his identity
to Mrs. B. The boy and girl become
engaged; Mrs. B. takes Jones for bet-
ter or for worse, and there is also a
lot of good slang. Some minutes off
the skit would add to its value.
Mark.
Dorothy De Schelle and Co. (2)
Sketch.
21 Mins.
Dorothy De Schelle and Co. are of-
fering rather a talky sketch without
action, until the very last minute.
A team, man and woman, are up
against it. They have not had an
engagement for six months. The ac-
tion takes place in a hall bedroom.
The landlady wants her rent, and will
not be "stalled." The man gets a
Job but Is handed the go-by after
three days of rehearsing. When
things look darkest, a wire from their
former manager says "Join at once."
They Jump at It, but there is the land-
lady. Down the fire escape they go,
carrying their belongings in a bed
cover. The landlady Just mlBses them
but sits triumphantly on the empty
trunk, without knowing that she is
once more the goat. The piece is too
talky. It needs action in the centre.
Three to five minutes might be
chopped off. The sketch is fairly well
played and will do nicely for the
"pop" houses. Dash.
Basil llrady.
KongM uixl Talk.
14 Mins.; One.
Basil Brady has a new idea in his
talk which should advance^ him if he
nurses the manner of delivery Brady
explains to the audience how a mono-
log is written, telling just what the
writer expects of the audience as the
talk is reeled off. He sort of rehears-
es his audience, getting plenty of
good, clean fun out of it without un-
covering anything new in the matter
of stories. Mrady is wrong with his
songs. He does three, all of the talky
(leorge Cohan type. One would suf-
lii •■•. The talk should be extended.
The audi- rice liked the monologist
immensely and with working he
should be heard from. Dash.
(Continued on page '1 1.)
20
VARIETY
THE FRIARS' FROLIC
The Friars' Club started its coun-
try whirl last Sunday night at the
Amsterdam theatre, New York. The
troupe (excepting a few of the per-
formers) giving the New York per-
formance will travel— and it is some
troupe. By this time, the company
is in the middle west.
An organization, organized for
pleasure-giving moments, such as the
Friars delivered for this, their Fourth
Annual Frolic, could keep to the road
or New York indefinitely, even at the
price per orchestra chair, $6. The
show is a great big five dollars' worth,
full of stars and Friars, with every-
one contributing to about r the best
"freak" show ever gotten up.
The Fourth Friars' Frolic is only
freaky in its assembly of names and
people, impossible of presentment in
a regularly ordained travelling com-
pany. Otherwise the Frolic is dis-
tinctly a "performance," placed to-
gether for fun, comedy, humor, enter-
tainment, neatness and despatch. In
all of these, the show qualifies. Never
has there been a "freak" combination
to compare with it. Sunday night the
program rolled along as though
greased, and was over at 11.46. Those
concerned In ,the management and
direction of the immense show are
entitled to unequalled credit for their
labor.
Starting with a minstrel first part,
with three sets of interlocutors and
end men, came an olio containing
three "acts in one'' and three sketch-
es. One of the sketches, "The Pull-
man Porter Ball," was a whole show
in itself, with Julian Eltlnge featured
as a female colored "pussun." The
gown Mr. Eltinge wore was a riot all
alone. He never received better sup-
port, with William Collier, Raymond
Hitchcock, Fred Niblo, Vaughan Com-
fort, Tom Lewis, George Beban and
Robert Dailey in the "line-up, besides
a corps of assistant porters and por-
teresses. Geo. M. Cohan and William
Rock had a dancing number, other
than some solo "levee" dancers.
Among the latter was a loose-Jointed
fellow. No one in the house knew the
"loose" one. From the way he drew
himself and legs about everybody
"guessed" he wag Fred Stone. But
he wasn't; Just Tom Dingel, from the
west, who, with Ben Ryan, form a
vaudeville team. Mr. Dingel gave the
best exhibition of loose dancing New
York has ever seen; he was "made"
on the spot, and became one of the
big hits of the night.
There were other big hits, plenty
of them. When Jos. M. Weber and
I^ew Fields appeared in their old
act make-up, as a turn in "one," the
reception continued for thirty-three
second. It was the first appearance
in public (theatre) of the two supe-
rior "Dutch" comedians since they
separated. They did the "choking
scene." Waves of laughter shook the
house, repeated when Willie Collier
joined the duo.
Messrs. Collier and Cohan were an-
other of the "one" acts, before a spe-
cial drop representing the entrances
to the "Cohan" and "Collier" (Com-
edy) theatres. They were billed as
"Two Hot Potatoes." In song each
"kidded" the other about having a
theatre of his own, concluding with
a song and dance, having some dia-
log referring to theatrical conditions,
during which Mr. Collier informed
Mr. Cohan that Lee Shubert was in
the Amsterdam, disguised under whis-
kers.
Mr. Cohan and Mr. Collier were
prominently concerned in all the prin-
cipal doings. Mr. Collier was the
"tough nigger" in "The Pullman
Porter Ball," written by Mr. Cohan.
Willie said that Georgle wrote the
song they sang in their "act," and
much of Mr. Cohan's handiwork could
be detected throughout the perform-
ance. As to himself, he was most
modest, appearing in the dance with
Mr. Rock (dressed as a wench) with-
out his identity being known until his
dance steps closing the "levee" were
recognized. The only times bis name
was mentioned were on the program,
and when his father, Jerry J. Cohan,
as the third interlocutor, Introduced
his boy as one of the ends. Dave
Montgomery was the other. Mr. Co-
han passed the Joking buck to Mr.
Montgomery, contenting himself with
singing for his portion.
One of the "acts" was "The Friars'
'Piano Bugs,' " credited as a travesty
upon Jesse Lasky's "Pianophiends."
Jean Schwartz (at a baby grand),
Ernest R. Ball, George Lodge, George
Botsford, Tom Kelly, Les Copeland,
Harry Williams, Ted Barron and Irv-
ing Berlin were the upright pianists.
This "act" held enough material for
a full evening of songful joy. Messrs.
Berlin, Williams and Ball supplied
two songs. Williams and Berlin mak-
ing a "two-act" of themselves, with
Irving Berlin attending to the singing
mostly, while Harry Williams did an
acrobatic dance to close that dis-
closed he's not as stout as he
looks. With the music and the songs,
the skit was a huge success. Sev-
eral of the piano players could have
continued the score with songs. Geo.
Evans had a monolog to open the sec-
ond part, nearly all new for New
York.
In the minstrel first part Mr. Ber-
lin delivered "Ephraim" to several
encores, with the united voices of
the blackface troupe behind him. One
of the biggest hits of the minstrel di-
vision was when Fred Brown (Brown
and Blyler) sang "Whlp-Poor-Wlll."
The other soloists were John J. Nes-
tor, Mr. Ball, Frank Coombs, John
King, Robert Dailey and Matt Kaefe.
Each "put it over." On the benches
behind were J. M. Welch, Francis X.
Hope, Walter J. Moore, Harry Wil-
liams, Elliot Foreman, Maury L. Ash,
Ralph Bingham, Les Copeland, Wm.
J. Counihan, Charles Wuerz, A. J.
Voyer, Harry Bailey, Ben Ryan, J. I.
Hart, Fred Brown, Harry Romer,
Kenneth McGaffney, James P. Gilroy,
Richard J. Hatzel, Leo Donnelly, Har-
ry J. Kelton, Reginald Bryan, Joseph
B. Click, J. J. McCrossIn, Jacob Isaacs,
Fred Block, Martin Enright, Tom Din-
gel, Ralph Harlow, Joseph T. Man-
ning, Tom Hoi man, Dick Hale, Theo.
W. Barter.
The other two sets of "ends" and
interlocutors were firstly: Fred Nib-
lo (in whlteface) with Tom Lewis and
Harry Kelly; Emmett Corrigan
(white face interlocutor), Raymond
Hitchcock and Richard Carle. All of
these end men were funny. Mr.
Hitchcock was a real "coon," and did
more good work in the "Ball" sketch.
Mr. Lewis wanted to know why a
mouse was like a load of hay, and
then had difficulty in recalling the
answer, which finally came out as
"Because cat-tie eat it." The forget-
fulness was a neat bit of "end busi-
ness." Mr. Carle did a short, laugh-
able burlesque boxing bout with an
imaginary opponent.
Andrew Mack sang his "Moon" song,
and several repetitions of the chorus.
A dramatic sketch with a comedy
finish was the finale. Characters were
taken by Earle Browne, Emmett Cor-
rigan, William Collier, Sam H. Har-
ris, Fred Niblo, Raymond Hitchcock,
William Rock and several club mem-
bers. Mr. Harris was a manager,
who had an emotional role in a next-
season production he could find no
American actor for. Mr. Corrigan
had "framed up" with Mr. Browne
(before the play commenced) to illus-
trate that mental suggestion was not
a fallacy. The piece is named "The
Great Suggestion," written by Ber-
tram Marburgh and Bennet Musson.
Corrigan commences an argument
with his fellows over mental sugges-
tion. A wager of a round of drinks
is made (scene in the Friary). Mr.
Browne is called In. Corrigan recites
how David Warfleld was assaulted and
robbed on the fifth floor of the club
house two hours before. Browne
confesses to the deed, explaining his
method Of proceed ure in obtaining
Warfleld's $400 and the reason why;
Collier, a skeptic, is amazed. Mr.
Harris, the manager, wants to wager
that Browne really did beat Warfleld
up. Then Corrigan explains it is a
"Job"; he merely wanted to bring to
the manager's attention that Browne
could take that part; and Browne
could — his emotional work in the
scen e also proved as much to the pro-
fessional contingent in the front.
A. L. Erlanger is the director gen-
eral of the Friars' Frolic tour. Klaw
& Erlanger donated the theatres en
route. The proceeds are to go toward
th e Friars' Building Fund. John W.
Rumsey, the Friar Abbott, is the busi-
ness manager. Charles Gebest is the
musical director, leading the Friars'
orchestra. James Gorman directed
the production of "The Ball." R. H.
Burnside and Samuel Forrest are the
stage managers with the troupe. The
performance represented their labors
fully, with nothing required to be
added.
The itinerary of the Frolic Friars in-
cludes Atlantic City, Philadelphia,
Pittsburg, Cleveland, St. Louis, Chi-
cago, Detroit, Buffalo, Rochester, Al-
bany, Boston, and back to New York,
all "one-nlghters." Sime.
Marcel and Boris open on the Or-
pheum Circuit at Spokane June 2,
placed by the Marinelli agency.
HAMMERSTEIN'S.
It was a hot night and a poor show
at Hammerstein's Monday. The men
in the balcony and gallery removed
their coats. The weather wilted the
audience, but the bill ran along as
listlessly as were those in front.
Perhaps the week before the Roof
opens is unimportant, but neverthe-
less the one enjoyable part of the
performance was the great big crowd
present to swelter with each other.
The afternoon house had been nearly
capacity also, speaking big words for
Willie Hammerstein's policy of "17."
Eddie Foy (New Acts), was the
headlined feature. Among others
were some turns qualified for any
"Old Timers' Week." One of these,
away down late (Haines and Vidocq),
was the first to draw the bunch out of
its summer lethargy.
The absence of any women up to
"No. 13" (Sam J. Curtis and Co.), was
as peculiar as it was noticeable. A
good looking girl on a warm night
will do a lot to refresh our tired busi-
ness men, perhaps showing customers
the town and dropping in at Hammer-
stein's because it is so near the Sub-
way.
Mr. Curtis was down too^far. There
had been much ahead of him that did
not get very far. The indentations by
the weather were felt early. The
Welt Trio and the Asaki Brothers
were the two first numbers (New
Acts). Those not new were Luciano
Lucca, with his soprano voice, and
Ward and Curran, with more singing.
Henry Fink (New Acts), kept up the
vocal exercise, with th e headliner ar-
riving in about this section.
"The Devi], The Servant and the
Man" closed the first half. It's not a
bad sketch for some houses, but needs
the atmosphere. It's a dream in the
action, and that it was only a dream
in acting couldn't be forgotten at
"The Corner," where the best laugh
Nat Haines got was panning Philadel-
phia, with Charlie Dooin and four of
his Philly ballplayers in a box as the
guests of Harry Mock. DooLn liked
the panning, for in the afternoon the
Philly crew put one over on the
Giants.
Another "Old Timer," Snyder and
Buckley, opened the second half, get-
ting away extremely well through a
new encore. It is a "two-man band,"
far ahead of any of their late encores.
With a shortening of it, not playing
quite so many instruments apiece, the
standard comedy musical turn will be
in excellent shape. There is good fun
during the new portion through the
German comedian's usage of the big
drum.
Percy Knight (New Acts), appeared
after the couple, with Haines and
Vidocq next. Then came the Curtis
"School Sketch," followed by Max
Hart's "Six Steppers." If Max could
only tack on the billing that he can
book clubs, it would be soft for Maxy.
The act gets away with It, because it
is a dancing turn of six people, prob-
ably held at a figure. Valentine and
Bell (New Acts), closed the show.
No pictures — and no one kicked (only
eight left who could have).
Sime.
VARIETY
21
BIG GAIETY SHOW.
"The Big Gaiety Company" was or-
ganized in January to open the new
Eastern Burlesque Wheel theatre, Co-
lumbia, Chicago. The Censoring Com-
mittee or some other people concerned,
switched the show's opening at the
last moment to Cincinnati, on the
ground that the show was not eligible
to have the distinction of inaugurat-
ing an important new theatre.
By the same token, according to the
performance at the Columbia this
week, the "Big Gaiety Company"
could have been safely withheld from
the Eastern Wheel altogether. There
is little to the two-act piece called "A
Florida Enchantment," and not a great
deal more to the company presenting
it. When an ordinary olio contain-
ing four singing acts out of five turns,
is the only commendable moment to
a burlesque entertainment, the show
is pretty bad. And that is just what
"The Big Gaiety" is.
No authors to the piece are men-
tioned, nor does the program supply
any information as to the ownership of
the company. It Is supposed to be a
Jacobs & Jermon show. The firm may
plead a hurriedness in the production.
That would cover them. But they
might better plead that in January,
good talent was scarce.
The first part has been thrown to-
gether. It has a few numbers, no
comedy. The old "business" of a man
and woman entering a summer house,
with the man to continue ringing a Dell
in there, warning the other fellow out-
side, is indulged in. Several burlesque
troupes resort to it under different
disguises. Outside of this, the show
runs clean. In the burlesque Harry
W. Fields a 8 the "Dutchman" plays
half the performance from a seat in
the orchestra. It wasn't funny. Grant-
ing that Decoration Day matinee held
so few that not even an audience
could be counted, a full house would
have brought no better show, for the
performers have nothing to work with.
If they had, it would still be a ques-
tion, i '
The cast has no principal women to
talk about. The only likely looking
one is May West, who Joins with Fred
Wallace in an olio turn. Miss West
may develop. The first step toward
that end should be a course in enun-
ciation. Of the songs sung by her and
Mr. Wallace, no words were distin-
guishable. They have a neat enough
act for the environments, although
they draw "The Draggy Rag" pretty
close to the line in the style of exe-
cution. Miss West's tights worn In
the acts are superfluous in this show.
The chorus girls wear tights pretty
steadily. The dressing of the sixteen
^choristers is the single point that
seems to have received any attention.
The clothes look ever so much better
than the girls in them.
Of the numbers in the piece, only
one was actually encored. That song
was "Some of These Days," sung by
Barry Melton, the tall principal woman
of the groupc. Miss Melton would
never secure a blue ribbon for stage
work, neither could Etta H. Wood,
also a principal. Catherine Gorman,
another, is the prettiest girl In the
show. Miss Gorman is a member of
the Five Musical Gormans, the hit of
the entire bill. They appear In the
olio with a youthful trap-drummer.
The act resembles very much that of
the Five Musical MacLarens.
The funniest number was a recita-
tion by Eddie Lovett in the first part.
Mr. Lovett is strong on reciting. His
first was "The Girl of My Dreams."
As he mentioned the girl, chorus young
women appeared in an imitation of
her. The first was Ethel Barrymore,
who said "There isn't anymore," as
though in apology and extenuation.
But others came along, quite as poor
as Ethel was, although the Bessie
McCoy girl could kick somewhat as
Bessie does.
In the olio was Al Herman in black-
face, with a singing monolog. He
was the Hebrew comedian in the pieces
and should cling to blackface. While
nothing new, Herman handled his stuff
well enough for burlesque, though
scoring only with Eddie Leonard's
"Ida." Mr. Herman announced the
impersonation. There may be those
who claim to be the most widely imi-
tated and impersonated, but Eddie
Leonard seems to be It. At the Plaza
the same afternoon, the McGinnis
Brothers also announced an imperson-
ation of Mr. Leonard singing "Big
Brown Boola Eyes."
Irene Dillon opened the olio, in-
stead of Rita Gould, programmed. Miss
Dillon is the extra attraction for the
week. Sydney Dean and Co. are car-
ried, with "Christmas on Blackwell
Island." The old sketch is still there,
even to the "Venetian Blind" "gag."
Although Geo. Roland is greatly
missed, and the sketch has slid back-
ward, the singing got it over. Albert
Dunstan, of the quartet, is the best
actor in the whole company. He
plays a waiter in the first part.
The setting for the second scene of
the last act has been taken from
"Girlies." Were the abnormal female
figures on the wings given a natural-
ness, it would be a pretty set. it Is
a pretty one when the lights are kept
down.
Joe All is leading the Columbia
orchestra. Joe has seen them all for
years. The theatre management might
place the orchestra ana the ushers on
double salary for the week, through
having to sit through "The Big Gaiety"
show twice daily. Sime.
UNION 8QUARK.
The Indians were on the warpath
at Keith & Proctor's Union Square
theatre Monday night. In three long
films the redskins gave the audience
a thrill for its money.
Barring the deluge of tomahawks
and wild west pyrotechnics the bill
came in to vary the monotony. Man-
ager Buck has changed the former
routine of acts and instead of an act
and then a picture, runs several of
the acts together.
The Two Hardts, with their acro-
batic burlesque and weight lifting ab-
surdities caused laughter while the
Down East Quartet (formerly Daly's
Country Choir) did well with their
close harmony. The soprano has the
most conspicuous voice.
Richy W. Craig got away with his
monolog and pleased with his graph-
ophone "bit." The audience didn't
seem to mind some of the bewhls-
kered jokes a bit.
After another serious film, Marie
COLONIAL.
Monday night was pretty hot. The
house at the Colonial was big consid-
ering. Even a Henry Miller has his
limits as a drawing power, but if he
can draw them in with the thermom-
eter registering around the 90 thing,
then there is something to it. Mr.
Miller did the job, and besides draw-
ing them in he entertained them after
they had deposited with the chap be-
hind the screen the usual amount of
currency for a look.
Mr. Miller is playing the piece he
showed about six years ago, "Frederic
Le Maitre" gives the actor plenty of
scope. The piece interests, holds and
excites. What more could be desired?
Mr. Miller is excellently supported by
Laura Hope Crews, who shared the
honors with the star.
Agnes Scott and Harry Keane play-
ed "Drifting" early on the program to
appreciation. The setting may receive
due credit.
Howard, the ventriloquist, returns
to New York after a tour of the West.
The ventriloquist seems to be easier
in his work than when first appearing
at the Colonial. He has a well framed
up offering with plenty of life and snap
to it. A novel manner of working one
of the "dummies" (seated in a chair
quite a distance from the voice throw-
er) is new and good. There are sev-
eral other commendable ideas. Tak-
ing appearance, manipulation and
voice throwing into consideration
Howard easily heads the ventriloquist
list now playing in America of those
who handle "dummies" only.
The Aurora Troupe closed the show.
Although some left the theatre when
they saw the bicycles appear, it was
their loss if they did not hold on to
the rail in the back to see the men
work. The boys do some nifty stuff
with the wheels that has not been
seen before. The head balancing is
particularly good.
Wilfred Clarke and Co., although
not quite as strong as usual in the
applause line, didn't miss any of the
laughs, in "What Will Happen Next?"
La Toy Bros, opened what proved
to be a first class program. The
boys gave it a great start. Acro-
batics of the best sort with several
tricks brought hearty applause.
Hal Merritt was "No. 2." His talk
for the most part went wild. The
drawings were well liked.
Fields and Lewis, and Olive Bris-
coe (New Acts). Daah.
Alice Lloyd returned to New York
Monday, having closed a second tour
of the Orpheum Circuit. Miss Lloyd
sails on the Mauretania June 14,
leaving the other side on the return
trip Sept. 1. Before taking boat, Miss
Lloyd will listen to various scores and
manuscripts Werba & Luescher have
gathered for a selection to build an
Alice Lloyd musical comedy show
for next season.
Sparrow (New Acts) entertained.
Dorothy Richmond, Ted (libson and
Co. did well with their college boy
sketch, though .Miss Richmond was
suffering with a severe cold and
could hardly make herself heard.
U'onard and Drake drnw attention
with the man's imitations. Mark.
AMERICAN ROOF.
They say that everything comes to
him who waits providing he waits
long enough. That old saying might
well apply to the man responsible for
the resumption of vaudeville upon the
roof of the American Music Hall. If
Marcus Loew keeps on with his "ad-
vanced small time" show atop the
Forty-second Btreet place of "pop"
amusement and waits long enough It
is only a matter of time when he will
have 'em going upstairs to see what's
going on while they cool off.
And while one is cooling off above
the level of the elevated on Ninth
avenue he can go down into his
pocket, fish out a rusty dime and
spend it on an "ice-cold lemo' as a
new scale of soft drink prices has also
gone into effect on the roof.
There was a corporal's guard pres-
ent at 8.30 Monday night, when the
"white-winged" orchestra struck up
a tune and Marcus Loew and his aides
had become comfortably ensconsed In
the boxes.
It was a typical "pop house" bill
without any head liner nor any big
feature worthy of the big Illumination
out in front. It was fairly well bal-
anced, although some of the acts had
to fit in here and there so they could
work downstairs without causing the
elevator boys to make any especial
runs.
Excella and Franks opened with bag
punching and contortion stunts. The
Four Harmonists, after appearing be-
low rode directly upstairs and hit up
their harmony without losing a note
en route. The men sing well and con-
fine all of their singing to the popu-
lar stuff, thereby making sure of a run
over the Loew circuit. Their "Bar-
ber Shop Chord" number was quite a
hit. If the quartet could work in com-
edy to vary the singing routine,
quicker steps to the bigger houses
would be made. Ziska and Saunders
fooled them with their magic, the
rings at the close getting them a big
hand by the way Ziska, who has a dev-
ilish makeup on the genteel order,
joined and unjoined them.
Shriner and Wells were "No. 4" and
scored. Their Italian duet was en-
cored. Roland West and Co., with
West doing several characters and a
wrestling match with a husky young
assistant and a few chairs, were on
just before the intermission. The au-
dience applauded West's protean work.
The men in the audience went out
to get a drink. There was fifteen min-
utes' intermission which gave the
house a chance to pick up.
Luha Meroff, the Russian musician
and dancer, followed the intermission.
Kenny and Hollis had things their own
may with comedy. There Is some un-
bleached material. Lillian Kingsbury
and Co., put over their laughing
Shakespearian absurdity and were
followed by Peppln (New Acts) who
was the artistic hit of the bill, with ac-
''ordeon playing. McRae and Levering
closed with comedy cycle work, only
two people dropping down the elevator
shaft in perfect safety while their act
was on. An Kdison film was flashed at
11:11. Mark.
.Melville Kills returned to New York
Tuesday.
22
VARIETY
NEW ACTS
(Continued from page 19.)
The HarUnant*.
Jhtncere.
9 Minn.; Full Stage.
New York.
The Hartinans, whose dancing rec-
ord of 15 hours of continuous whirl-
ing on a ballroom floor was the road
via which the field of vaudeville was
approached, present nine minutes of
dancing that was evidently picked up
by close study of the various Vien-
nese operas that have featured the
native dances of the Balkan moun-
tains. During the first few minutes
several of the native affairs are
shown, and then finally the crippled
"Merry Widow" waltz is used for the
closer. The latter seems to be more
of an effort to prove that the team
can keep waltzing to the %trains of
the familiar air as long as the audi-
ence will look on without attempt-
ing any violence. Some at the New
York merely showed that they did
not care by walking out. Fred.
Kitty Edwards.
Songs.
12 Miiis.; One.
Miss Edwards, either English or
adopting the style of most of the
character singles from over there, at-
tempts a singing act that at present
is not strong enough for anything but
the "small time." For a start she
sings a "Widow" number alike to the
one used by Vesta Victoria some time
ago, but gains little by it. In a hob-
ble get-up, the singer gets a little by
singing Alice Lloyd's song in this
character. For a finish she wears the
regulation soubret costume of the
English "single," singing a comedy
song with a red-fire finish with a line
that said something about "Yankees
Never Will Be Slaves." That is John
Bull's pet line. Jens.
Thea. Leightner.
Flanolog.
5 Mins.; One.
Thea. Leightner is not doing what
could be rightly called a vaudeville
act. Five minutes is long enough in
many cases, but it isn't really a test.
Thea. sang two songs at the piano,
and, with the orchestra assisting,
played a lively rag. Rag piano play-
ers are thick around nowadays. When
a rag selection becomes part of an
act, it must be "some" player who
handles it. Thea. Is not "some" play-
er. The two songs were very go'od
and extremely well put over, consid-
ering the handicap of a very high
shrill voice. Thea. looked well in a
simple becoming frock and was very
well liked by the "pop" crowd (not a
crowd exactly). It was Sunday mati-
nee at the Lincoln Square with about
40 people in the house. Dash.
Stevenson and Nugent.
(om«Hly Slack-Wire.
VI Mins., Full Stage.
The main part of the act is the
comedians' clowning on the wire and
in this there are enough laughs to
keep the act busy on the "small time."
The "straight" man does some good
work on tho wire, as does the comedi-
an when he gets through the funny
part. Jess.
Edward Schooley and Co. (2).
"Jimmy, the Tout" ( Dramatic).
20 Mins.; Four (Special Interior).
A highly Improbable sketch, now
in the "pop" houses. It has a slangy
racetrack tout, a young bank clerk
who plays the ponies beyond the limit,
and an unsophisticated maiden who
loves the sporty chap with the gamb-
ling proclivities. In the clubhouse over-
looking the race track, the dialog and
action takts place. Facing exposure
and disgrace unless he can recoup lost
money (that did not belong to him)
the bank clerk stakes his last century
on Woodbine at 4 to 1. Jimmy tries
to tout him differently, having re-
ceived a roll from the big owner, Fos-
ter, to back his horse, "Pillowslip"
for the limit. The girl learns of her
sweetheart's plight and through Jim-
my's persuasions puts up her engage-
ment sparkler on "Pillowslip." Jim-
my and the girl watch the race from
the club window, while the lover sits
despondently by, hearing the "finish"
from the tout. "Pillowslip" romps
home the winner and the girl saves
her darling boy from ruin. Schooley
and Co. take liberties with some race
track details and slip a few cogs in
the wheel of consistency, yet the trio
do well with the act on the "small
time". The idea is an old one, but
bound to receive attention in the
"pop" theatres. Mark.
(■ordon and Gordon.
Acrobatic Contortionists.
9 Mins.; Special Full Stage (Special
Set.)
Gordon and Gordon are a couple of
nice appearing young men, who are
at the one time: contortionists,
"strong" fellows and acrobats. They
have arranged a neat routine. Al-
though a considerable portion is de-
voted to contortional work by both,
for this they wear (after the open-
ing) acrobatic tights and trunks,
which take away from the usual skin
fitting costume of the usual contor-
tionist. On the "small time" they
make an attractive number. The
work is pretty enough to chance a
showing as the opening turn in a
big house. The act starts with a
river scene, where one of the boys
enters as a frog. That set and idea
have been often employed. For the
particular setting mentioned, no one
should attempt to follow Ferry, the
Frogman, with it. If Gordon and
Gordon could hit upon something less
familiar for the take-off, they would
be in better form as a "two-act" of
its nature, with each boy equally ex-
cellent in all departments.
Sime.
Knott, Hillyer and Co.
Dramatic Playlet.
10 Mins.; Full Stage.
Xew York. .
The playlet that this organization
is offering deals with a little story of
Wall Street. But the tale is as poor-
ly told as it is acted and, were not a
youngster in the cast playing a typi-
cal, although exaggerated type of the
•fresh" office boy, the act would
stand no chance at all. At present it
would seem foolish to predict any
future for the offering. At the New
York it was received as a comedy.
Fred.
"A Romance of Asia*' (Opera).
18 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Set).
An opera company of ten people
are attempting an act on the small
time with probably ambitions to
reach the larger houses. The opera
Is heavy, without comedy. There are
three principals (two men and a wo-
man). The remainder of the com-
pany are the chorus, containing three
men and four women. The principal
woman and the man playing an Ori-
ental lord are strong enough for the
roles, but the Troubadour falls be-
low. There are three pleasing melo-
dies used during the piece, which has
a small plot, very small. The plot
isn't finished, and through this defect,
there seems no reason for the
act. On the "small time,", the act
is a good headliner. It won't get
beyond that. The chorus can sing
and the girls look well. The setting
is pretty. Jess.
Musical Fidellos.
10 Mins.; Four (Interior).
Piano, cornet and violin playing are
offered by these two young men who
attain the biggest results with their
"pop" and "rag" music. For the
start, a violin obligato with piano ac-
companiment is made, followed by a
cornet solo by the pianist and then a
violin solo. The boys make a mistake
in running so much of the classical
music together. They put over their
violin and piano melody nicely and
their imitation "bit" of Trovato
scores. The boys are good musicians
but haven't the right arrangement of
numbers. One of the "straight" vio-
lin numbers should be dropped, cut-
ing the act down to better running
time. Mark.
Marie Sparrow.
Singing and Talking.
11 Mins.; One.
Union Square.
Marie Sparrow is a woman of the
type of Sophie Tucker, having a
breezy style and a kidding manner,
making her a big favorite in the
"pop" houses. Marie opens with an
Irish song, "Oh, Miss Maloney," and
does a few facial contortions. She
follows with a monolog but does her
best work In her last song, "Good Old
Summer Days." Marie had a good
time with some of the men In the
boxes, and was encored several times.
Mark.
Zlgo.
Violinist.
12 Mins.; One.
Fifth Avenue (May 15).
Zigo is a straight violinist. He has
nothing at all that will permit his
sailing along on the vaudeville ship.
The nearest thing he possesses is a
shock of long hair and a look, sad and
wistful. An accompanist is also with
Zigo. They played sweetly a few se-
lections to which no one was very at-
tentive. In a restaurant where the
lights are subdued and the habitants
become mushy over red and white
wine at 25 cents a throw, Zlgo would
be a regular hit. Dash.
After three weeks as a vaudeville
house, the Overholser theatre, Okla-
homa City, Okla., closed May 21.
CORRESPONDENCE
Ueless otherwise loted, tke
reports are for the current week.
JOHN J. O'CONNOR
(WYNN)
Representative
CHICAGO
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MAJESTIC (Lyman 13. Glover, mgr. ; agent.
Orphcum Circuit). — A little too much singing
makes tho Majestic bill rather tiresome thlB
week, still the management has cleverly laid
out the program so that each successive num-
ber Is a little stronger In the vocal department
than Its predecessor. Such being tho case,
W 1 1 In Holt Wakefield, appearing next to last,
simply made the audience forget they had
witnessed a show overbalanced on the singing
end. and carried oft the afternoon's honors,
despite the heavy handicap. In case the pat-
rons might forget there was no singing, the
house arranged to have an extra quartet on
the Job. These four men, who were carded
as the Knickerbocker Singers, started off nice-
ly, but soon Bottled down to business and be-
gan to assure the house that In an emergency
they could produce the afternoon's entertain-
ment all by themselves. The Knickerbockers
offered no less than seven numbers, all excel-
lently harmonized, but poorly arranged. After
three or four songs had been tried out and
found O. K., the quartet decided to pull a few
solos. Toward the finish the boys began to
wear out their welcome and closed a hit by
the smallest margin. A good act may be
hammered out of this layout, but the doctor
will have to do considerable carving. Lean
and Holbrook offered the next largest amount
of song work, their three final numbers call-
ing for the most applause. The comedy se-
cured a few laughs in the beginning, but
until the ex-co-stars reach the baseball num-
ber, their singing flopped. This act could
ulno stand some cutting Ellis and McKcnna
In spot number three went big. This team
seemed to have the right Idea and have a
corking good routine. The tenor scored an
Individual hit. Another success turned out to
be the Arlington Four, a quartet of singing
comedians. The blackface man seemed espe-
cially funny Monday afternoon. The Arling-
ton held down fifth position nicely and could
have occupied a lower spot safely. Hugh
Lloyd on the bounding rope gave the show a
good start (without singing). Stewart and
Murray, two girls who produced their Idea of
"Hroadw.iy Love" In Sun Francisco a few
weeks ago. had things easy from the begin-
ning. As formerly predicted, this playlet fills
a long overlooked gap In vaudeville, and
should (1ml easy going anywhere. "The Fire
Commissioner" supplied the thrills, and al-
though melodramatic to a large degree, seemed
to please the large gathering. Knox Wilson
bolstered up the comedy department, inci-
dentally amusing a while with the saxophone
and concertina. Wilson Is a safo bet on any
bill. The International Polo Teams closed the
show. WYNN.
AMERICAN (Jones, Llnlck & Schaeffer.
mgrs. ; agent, Orpheum Circuit). — Without a
high-priced headliner or a freak or two of
the Count Do Beaufort calibre the show at
the American this, the last week of the vaude-
ville season at that house, Is one that enter-
tains from beginning to end. Monday evening
the short thunder shower kept the people out
of the parks and drove 'em Into the theatres.
The American received Its share, for when
the curtain arose a nicely packed house greet-
ed the players. Although Belle Baker Is held
over from last week she was not In the lead
running Monday evening. To Conlln, Steele
and Carr went the hit of the bill, and they
well deserved It. This trio of youngsters seem
full of ginger and fun and at no time during
their stay did the audience feel bored. The
comedian handed out laugh after laugh, and
at the curtain they received several well-
earned bows. Another excellent number
turned out to be Sam Mann & Co., In "The
New Leader." Mann has a corking good com-
edy vehicle and Is excellently supported, espe-
cially so by C. Howard Acker. Shrode and
Mulvey, away up near the top of the list,
had a battle until the acrobatic dancing finish'
when they scored heavily. This team be-
longed In the second half. Hart's "Bathing
Girls" have neither changed nor improved
since last reviewed here. Cassellt'a Dogs add-
ed a little variety to the bill, going nicely in
an early spot. Billy Farnum and the Clark
Sisters, who have something different from
the other trios of this kind, scored as usual
Miles Stavordale Quintet opened with some
musical selections. Their Imitation of a quar-
tet singing "Back to Erin." Is an excellent
number and could be better used for a finish
The five went fine. The Great Asahl and his
troupe of clever Japs closed. The water trick
mystified the house and kept them seated to
the finish. John Moran Introduced the Orlen-
ta,B - WYNN.
The park season is on In earnest. Although
too early to make any intelligent forecast,
the present Indications point to a prosperous
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summer. "White City" was the first to open,
May 13. No very marked changes are notice-
able In the attractions there this year, al-
though there is a new show here and there on
the "Midway." Thavlu's Concert Band and
troupe of Russian Dancers are holding forth
in the tower band shell and "pop" vaudeville
Is bidding for Its share of patronage In the
variety theatre. A slight change has been
made In the decorations this season by adding
a touch of green to the usual color scheme of
white. Rlvervlew was the next. May 24. Ad-
mittedly one of the most beautiful amusement
parka in the country. It can lay claim to
being greater and grander than ever this sum-
mer. Among the attractions are the "Crea-
tion" and "Merrlmac and Monitor" shows
under the direction of the veteran showman,
Sam Haller: the Charles Cutler wrestling ex-
hibit wherein the heavyweight star and other
lesser-note grapplcrs display their strength
and prowess; and the Altes Summer Garden
and Vaudeville Theater. It Is the creation of
Colonel W. A. Thompson. Vaudeville of a
high class character, and booked out of the
rantages Chicago offices by J. C. Mathews. Is
I he chief form of entertainment on the Inside,
while an Italian band discourses "ballyhoo"
miiBlc at the entrance. The "Rides" and
other amusement devices appear to be about
the same as last season.
Forest Park started on Its fourth season last
Saturday. Manager Bredel Is figuring on a
banner year. Ballmann's Band la furnishing
the opening concerts In the orchestral shell
and vaudeville booked out of the Pantages
offices is again the attraction In the summer
theatre. There Is a vast array of "pike"
attractions, and one or two new shows, which
Include Asrah. a Chinese Illusion.
Another park to open for the season Satur-
day was Sans Soucl, on the South side. Band
concerts have been abandoned there this sum-
mer and the spacious Casino has been turned
over to vaudeville. The Western Vaudeville
Managers' Association Is booking the acts
playing the park. There are enough other
attractions and sources of amusement to make
a trip to Sana Soucl well worth Anyone's
while.
Luna Park. Bismarck Oarden. and a num-
ber of lesser note amusement places are In
full awing, all of which Is causing the theatre
managers downtown to prepare for a whole-
sale summer cloalng.
KftTDZIE (Wm. Malcolm, mgr.: agent. W.
V. M. A.). — Although the majority of Chi-
cago's small timers have closed for the sum-
mer months, the Kedxie still keeps going, and
as usual Is pulling packed houses at all first
ahowa. even though the mercury doee reglater
cloee to the century mark. The show pro-
gramed for the last half of the last weeks
falls considerably below the usual run of
bookings there, still the West Slders thought
It was good and went home satisfied. Harry
C. Lyons, late feature of the "Girl I l.ove"
company, working with Walter Tearson. head-
lined. Pearson was unfortunately handicapped
by hoarseness and Lyons had to carry him-
self through alone, which he did nicely. Ly-
ons might do well working alone. His pres-
ent act coupled with Pearson's condition will
never get over. The ex-star has some draw-
ing power In Chicago and should take advan-
tage of It while It lasts. Handon. Dean *
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hurt. Many thousands arc using dally Allen's
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The Haymnrket goes Into summer stock
Sunday with .Fane Towler as the star.
The
and
find
I.ols Ewcll will sing the prima donna roles
in the operas that are to be produced at Mc-
Yickcr's during the next month by the A born
< 'ompany.
Tommy Gary, the promising lightw
«lo recently defeated Jack Goodman at
mond, Ind., has been offered ten wee
and around Chicago as extra attraction
a burlesque show. Gary's manager,
Forkins. will take his boy west shortly,
effort to climb the pigillstlc ladder and
Wolgast. Gary had one engagement wit
champion, but was foiled to cancel lx
of an operation for appendicitis.
eight.
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ks In
with
Marty
In an
upset
h the
■cause
Mrs. A I Mrown. treasurer of the new Ca-
sino theatre on North Clark street, will be
tendered a testimonial benefit next Thursday
night at that house.
Nelly Koland has joined the east of "Seven
Sisters" at Powers' the it re as the successor
of Kva McDonald, and will shortly take the
part heretofore essayed by Laurcttc Taylor.
Paul Goudron has been selected to book I f i -
gersoll Park, Pes Moim s. The (list show will
leave here to open t>.
Scheduled for a Labor Day production at
the diiciuro Opera House. Is "The Littlest
Ifebel." with William and Dustln Farnum In
the biding roles A Woods Is the Impreg-
K'l I io.
General
only child
< M'phcum,
Ed. I.avlne on May 13 buried his
a 3-year-old girl, while playing the
Des Moines.
Ethel West and Louise Willis have joined
again, after a separation of two years.
KEDZIE (Urn Mai
V. M \.) -Robert's
Welch; W .-liter IVr.lv
boys; Gilmore Sisters
colm. mgr.; agent, W.
Pats and Cats; Ben
il & Co.; Musical f'ow-
\- lirlgham: Grimes &
Klsner and Cook will leave for New York
after finishing their
Is a brother of .Toe
The pair have been
.Tack Lew.
Rlitterlleld time. Cook
'"ook. the boy juggler
offered eastern time bv
& Dwyer; The Oee
The majority of Walter Rut tcrftchl's houses
have closed for the summer. Ann Arbor. Port
Huron and Grand Rapids shutting up last
week.
The Lyric. New Orleans, has been added to
the llodkln's circuit.
Dunbar Sisters; Knight
Jays: Rottomly Troupe.
ASHLAND CM. Wldm-r. mgr; agent. W. V.
M. A- i Lola Milton K- • 'o ; Major Doyle;
Leon X. Adeline; Fletcher Duo; Four Woods;
Montambo £ Mailelll, Mazle Rowland; Paris
Green.
STAR ANDGXRTER (sigenl. W V M A).
Gladdlsh &• <"ranston; Falrman. Furman &
Fair-man; .Tosle M< Intyre; Walter Hale; Innesa
* Ryan: Frank Rogers; Christopher & Ponte-
Grace Wilson
SAN SOl'CT PARK (agent. W V. M
Newell * Nlblo: American Newsboys;
Twins: De Haven Sextet; Three
PARKWAY (agent, W V M
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Melvlns
A.).— Went-
Lew H. Fuller, who gained considerable
prominence here In the comedy parts of Mort
H. Singers' musical comedies, and during the
laat year haa been much In the limelight by
hla faithful Interpretation of the Bud Fisher
newspaper cartoon, "Mutt." In vaudeville, has
joined the ranka of the benedicts. This Im-
portant event took place May 2fi | n this cltv
and was solemnized by a local divine. In
private life Mrs Fuller was Marvel G Diet-
rich. In stagehand she Is known ;is Grace
Marvel
worth. Teddy * Vesta: Lee Tong Foo; Inness
& Ryan; Wm. Armstrong A Co.; Walton &
Brandt: Sidney Shields A Co.; Hufford A
Chain: Falrman, Furman A Falrman
SOCTH CHICAGO (agent. W. V. M A.).—
Hyla Aleen: Sidney Shields A Co.; Mnzone A
Mazone; Schoen's School Kids. The laat half
of the week will witness the closing of thla
house.
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agent. Jim Mi 1 1 li< u <> i Thie
a nd
Hie
M.I
Looking for more worlds to ioiii|iier. I
Rush, accompanied" by his wife, will sail
2!» for Europe The eminent mime-
teller will open early in Augcst at
podrome. Liverpool. .- • r t • I will atlerw
an extensive tour of Cie't Ittitiln. p! .\ in
niiislc halls of ;i|| the priiieip'il lili.* \
i oticliiFlon of this Mr I'.rsh is 1 '•■•>\
li"ir of Australii and South A ft ii ■•■ ll«
i' turn from tin- rii>\iii'-'s i i N'..\ . in'i. t
npi'tl Immediately afterward at the i\,|i
Iti London for an iteletlnite run Mi
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anil Immediately open on the Pantages cj
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"Little Miss Fix-It" is one of the very few
plays here that have been able to withstand
the weather.
COLONIAL (James Jay Brady, mgr. ; K. &
E. ). — Last week of "Madame Sherry." No
succeeding attraction has been announced.
CORT (Sport Hermann, mgr.; Shubert). —
Closed for the summer.
GARRICK (W. W. Freeman, mgr.; Shu-
herts). — No attraction announced to succeed
Rider Johnson Young's new play, "Next," and
supposedly this Is another house that will be
on the "dark" list after this week,
GRAND O. H. (Harry Askln, mgr.; Shu-
berts). — "Marriage a la Carte" suddenly con-
cluded Its engagement Saturday night. The
"closed" sign Is now In evidence.
ILLINOIS (Will J. Davis, mgr.; K. & E. ).—
Hot weather has had Insufficient effect on the
attendance to discourage the management of
Rose Stahl and "Maggie Pepper," on the third
month, and will continue to run merrily along
at summer prices.
LYRIC (Lawrence Anhalt, mgr.; Shubert). —
Saturday marks the closing of a two weeks'
engagement for Frltzl Scheff In "Mile. Rosita."
Darkness will no doubt then prevail at tbls
house.
OLYMPIC (Sam Lederer, mgr.; K. & E.).—
Good for an entire summer run. Is the predic-
tion made for the Cohan comedy, "Get-Rich-
Quick Walllngford."
POWERS (Harry Powers, mgr.; K. ft E.) —
Seven successful weeks Is the present claim
of Charles Cherry In the popular comedy,
"Seven Sisters." At the present rate that the
play is bidding for public patronage, the en-
gagement is likely to extend well Into the
summer.
McVICKER'S (George Warren, mgr.; K. ft
E.). — The fifth and final week of "Madame
X" comes to a close Saturday. Sunday will
be Inaugurated a season of four weeks of
grand opera by the Aborn English Grand
Opera Company.
8TUDEBAKER (George A. Davis, mgr.; K.
ft E. ). — The regular season closes this week
with Mme. Sarah Bernhardt and supporting
Company In "Camllle," the third of three
performances of repertoire by the eminent
French actress.
LA SALLE O. H. (Abo Jacobs, mgr.; agent.
W V. M. A.). — Pop. vaudeville.
RIVERVIEW PARK.— Arthur PryOr's Band
and vaudeville.
WHITE CITY. --Thavlu's Russian Band and
Dancers, and vaudeville.
FOREST PARK.— Ballman's Band and
vaudeville.
SANS SOUCI PARK.— High-class vaudeville.
PRINCESS (Mort M. Singer, mgr.; Shuberts)
Manager Mort Singer put over his annual
musical production this week. The piece Is
billed as "The Heart Breakers," by Hough
and Adams, with music by Orlob and Gldlon.
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ORPHELM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr. ; agent,
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mimical t.p«cl;ilty, went very well. Wynn and
.1. 'linings, very big. Henry Cllve and Mai
siurKis. easiiy upheld the position. "The Lit-
tle Stranger'' got through nicely. Bowers.
Walt, is and < 'looker, again figured in the hit
class. The Five Armanis opened the show
nic. ly. 11. il Fordo won out through his orig-
inal man. i. r of working.
The n. w i'. .it theatre was dedicated last
w«-fk Ly I-:. II Sotheru and Jullu Marlowe.
In tli. mi.lst of building materials, etc., was
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Thurston Hall, the affinity thosplan, goes
into the limelight again at the Empress thea-
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capacity of elevator boy In one of the hotels,
up to a few days ago. when he got Into a fight
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Butler Is the son of Fred Butler, stage direc-
tor at the Alcazar.
"Smith'' Ih at the Columbia, and John
Drew brings out the comedy as only he can
" " a very neat little play.
Sothcrn and Marlowe's second week in their
repertoire are drawing good business.
do It.
It Ih
The last time that .Sherlock Holmes was
play, d at the Alcazar theatre, Herbert Kel-
< •>•>• and Effle Shannon had the leading roles.
This time tin' leads arc being played by Izetta
Jew.] and Sydney Ay.rs. The Alcazar regu-
lars lnlH.s "Wee Tiny Lavld Butler," who took
the part of "Mllly," Sherlock Holmes' office
hoy Dave imw weighs In the neighborhood
of 200 pounds, while a short two years ago,
he would not halanco the scales at 115. Young
George Werner, who had to leave the stage
a few years ago on account of falling health,
died In Los Angeles at one of the hospitals.
The remains wore cremated last Wednesday.
He was optimistic up to the last, and never
gave up hope of recovery.
Al. Watson, comedian and character actor
Is with the Jose Stock Co. at Ban Jose. AI
was manager of the Novelty theatre, Vallejo,
for a' few weeks. No doubt he regrets his
venture In Vaudeville, In the dry dock town.
James P. Adams, whom every one known* as
"props," died at Palm Springs, Riverside
County, Tuesday of last week. He had been
suffering from Brlght's disease for over a
year. The last position he held In San Fran-
cisco was at the Chutes theatre.
L. R. 8tockwell, known as "Stocky," was
tendered a benefit performance at the Colum-
bia on the afternoon of 19. All the principal
theatres and performers donated and a mon-
ster array of talent was presented. Stockwell.
who, by the way, Is blind, was ever ready to
donate his services, when he was In his prime,
and the way the profession turned out, shows
they haven't forgotten
"The Campus," by Walter De Leon, that
had such a long run at the Grand, at Los
Angeles, and which proved such a financial
success, is to have Its catchy music published.
Contracts have been entered Into between Mr.
De Leon and M. Wltmark & Sons.
The manager of the National theatre, ad-
Joining Dreamland Pavilion, which Is the site
of the new amphitheatre to be built shortly,
was interviewed and stated that work could
not be started on the National theatre prop-
erty for another year. A lease on the Na-
tional runs until June, 1912.
Alex Pantages was Interviewed by the agent
of the State Labor Commission regarding li-
cense for his San Francisco office. The agent
claimed that Pantages had to have a lloense,
If he wanted to continue his San Francisco
office, so Pantages paid his license fee under
protest.
The Glesea Musical Comedy Co. opened at
the Victory, San Jose, to good business and
the prospects look good.
The Jack Golden Musical Comedy Co. opened
at the American last week to a good business.
This Is an excellent company, presenting a
repertoire of high-class musical comedies, and
should prove a big drawing card for the
American. It Is Mr. Golden's first appearance
In San Francisco, since he left here to go
east over a year ago. One of the principals
In this company deserving of special mention
Is Francis Preston, a clover soubret. She
with Hal Beck, do a singing and dancing spe-
cialty (The Two Kings), really worth seeing.
Frank B. Hill, the assistant manager of the
American, stated that the Golden Company
should be good for a long run, as Golden's
comedies were so different from those pre-
sented by the Armstrong Company.
Plans and specifications are about completed
for the new theatre over In Oakland. Zeke
Abrams says the architects, O'Brlan & Wer-
ner, have submitted satisfactory plans. The
seating capacity would be about 1,600. The
policy of the house will be settled this week.
Mr. Abrams has several propositions under
consideration.
The General Film Co. of New York have
bought out the Novelty Picture Co. of 8an
Francisco.
The Princess, dark since Pantages cjofed
his shows there, opened 25 with "pop" vaude-
ville, booked by Toney Lubelskl. Mr. Lover-
Ich and Mr. Plncus are behind the venture.
Mr. Loverlch has had the lease of the Prin-
cess for a long time; Mr. Plncus Is associated
with Sam Harris In the Wigwam theatre,
also the Columbia, the first-class combination
house here.
Eddie Dale, one of the vaudeville perform-
ers who has been lucky enough to save fits
money, and Invest In a ranch up In the fertile
Napa Valley, has sold out his valuable hold-
ings, and Is now looking around In the same
locality for another Investment. Meanwhllo
Eddie has Invited his friends to a little ban-
quet to celebrate the sale of his ranch.
The Premium theatre, which has been play-
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weeks, again changed Its policy to a five-cent
picture and vaudeville house.
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CLEANING UP" ON THE ORPHEUM TIME WITH 3 OF WILL'S "HITS"
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First Time in New York in Two Years
THIS WEEK, (May 29), ALHAMBRA
NEXT WEEK,(June S),0RPHEUM, Brooklyn
Direction. JAMES E. PLUNKETT
The I. T. 8. E. (International Stage Em-
ayees) gave a banquet to their members and
ofculonal friends 24, at the California Cafe,
ikland, at which George Webster, stage dl-
rtor at the Ye Liberty theatre, and a promi-
nt T. M. A., acted ns toastmaster. Jack
ley responded with a speech that was very
proprlate.
rORTOLA-LOUVRE (Herbert Meyerfeld,
nr. ; Lester J. Fountain, amusement mgr. ).--
i Maja, Spanish dancer; Tom McGuIre; Maud
K'kwell; Tuxedo Duo; La Angellta.
PHILADELPHIA
By GEORGE M. YOl'NO.
KEITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr.; agent. U. H.
). — The bright spots In the week's bill were
well distributed, that the whole show struck
most an even balance, and for a hot weather
tertalnment It held pretty close up to the
erage. The hardest sledding fell to the lot
Frank Morrell, who was placed next to
>slng and followed the sketch of J. C. Nu-
nt, with sad results for the big tenor. Mor-
n's singing saved him. He worked hard to
*ke his talk gO over, but It wasn't the right
nd of an audience for the stuff he handed
t and Frank found It pretty hard work
ildlng them. He can still hit the high places
th "that'" tenor voice and scored on this
ane. J. C. Nugent's sketch. "The Fquarer,"
ted In nicely and for a quiet, talky bit of
aylng, It won a high mark of credit. Nugent
a clever artist, knowing how to make his
ints tell and Julo York Is a capable asslst-
t. Another sketch, "Cousin Kitty," by Ed-
n Stevens and Tina Marshall, had the center
ot and found plenty of favor by reason of
e varied bits Stevens welds together to make
combination of light entertainment. The
d Soldier Fiddlers drew down a big lump
the honors with their quaint tunes and
mlnlscences of war times. The veterans
ive augmented their "troupe" since the last
sit. a grizzled warrior playing the "bones,"
and he helps the act. The Hawaiian Trio,
with Toots Paka, ran all the others a close
race for chief honors. The string music was
good for several encores and Toot's Hula-hula
dance added a good finish. Miss Paka went
Just far enough to invite curiosity as to the
limit In Hawaii and the beads looked the
correct thing for the weather. Charles and
Anna Glocker filled in the opening position
cleverly with their water and baton Juggling.
The pair have built up a dandy little novelty
for an opening on any big bill. Lee White
and George Perry scored with their singing
act. Lane and O'Donnell worked fast and
hard In their comedy acrobatic act, securing
good results with their efforts and the Three
Kscardos, closing the show, held nearly every-
one seated through their clean-cut acrobatic
work, the twisting and double figures bring-
ing applause in generous quantities. The pic-
ture this week was the Wlnsor McCay moving
cartoon subject. It Is the best thing In the
moving picture line ever displayed here.
VICTORIA (Jay Mastbaum. mgr.; agent, H.
Hart McIIugh). — Mermalda was the featured
act this week and the diver must have been
an object of envy for everyone in front who
watched her disporting in the tank of water.
Mermalda has not reached the Kellerman class
yet, but the girl can swim and goes through
a routine of diving feats which look very well.
It's a dandy act for the small time and a win-
ner for the Market street throng. The honors
among the others were pretty well distributed.
Pierce and Dunham claimed a liberal amount
for their singing number. The boys may have
been In the minstrel ranks from the shaping
up of their act and the style adopted. Roth
have pleasing voices, work in blackface and
dress the act In good shape. It makes a good
number. Joe Opp, who has been playing In
burlesque, offered a straight monolog with a
song to close. The latter is announced as an
Imitation of Bert Williams. It isn't, but Opp
sends the song over. He has a line of talk
which he handles well, though it did not hit
the mark. This was not his fault, however.
Opp has cleaned up his talk considerably since"
graduating from burlesque. With the elimina-
tion of one gag, his act could pass on the
"small time." Yvette Rugel offered a singing
turn which hit a fair average. The girl fin-
ished with "My Hero," the most of which she
sang to the drummer while making "sheep's
eyes." The song is a bit too high class for
the girl's voice, and she could And a better
one without much trouble. Lulzzl and Meller
did nicely with music and song, the act mov-
ing along at good speed until the woman sang
"Carrlslma." This haB been killed too many
times In the "pop" houses for anyone to get
anything out of It at this stage. The man Is
an excellent musician, using harp and violin.
Dow and Dow put over the big laughing num-
ber. The boys have not changed tholr act to
any extent, but they have some snappy talk
and a winning medley of parodies for a finish.
Raymond and Davis were added, and without
a rehearsal went through nicely with some
winging and dancing. Pictures.
PALACK (Jules E. Aronson, mgr.; agent,
H. Hart Mi Hugh). Show ran below the aver-
age. Les Henrys was the featured act and
won the principal honors. The four foreign-
ers show nothing out of the ordinary In their
various styles of dancing, hut what Is given
is well done. The Herculean Hrolhers offered
a clean cut hand-to-hand balancing act, ex-
ecuting their tricks cleanly and without stall-
ing. Neat dressing was also a mark in their
favor. Caroline Pulllam sang three songs in
pleasing voice. A better selection of numbers
would help her. She follows the usual path
of offering songs which have been done to
death. Hums & Clarke did poorl£ with their
talk. Hyron and Henson were also weak In
their talking. The woman does a Sis Hopkins
character, but the comedy efforts are forced
and the man is of little help. Ben Hart
stalled most of the time he was on the stage,
attempting only a few tricks and most of them
are borrowed. The comedy Is bad. Gest and
Gcst have a piano act which might be built
Into something worth while, ns both are clever
players. The man gives Imitations and an-
nounces that they are correct, but falls to
prove It. The woman, who makes a nice ap-
pearance, assists In two numbers. Two pianos
are used. The Claytons did nicely with their
singing, but the talk needs Improvements.
Pictures.
GAYETY (John P. Eckhart, mgr). — The
summer stock season here promises to bring
results equal to those of the past three or four
seasons. Manager Eckhart has built up a
capable company for the work and the chorus
of sixteen girls handle the numbers in good
shape, the majority, if not all the girls being
recruited from regular companies and ar«
familiar with their work. They average well
up on appearance and activity. Two well-
worn burlesque bits served as llrst part and
burlesque with an olio filling in between the
pieces. Hazel Sanger Is featured In having
the company numed for her, and in addition
to playing the principal female role, did a
"single" specialty, which Included three songs
which Miss Sanger put over In good shape.
Rose De Mar and Carrie Armstrong also led
numbers. Joe Rose did a "bit" In each of
the pieces and furnished his specialty of paro-
dies and some talk which he scored with.
Johnny Fields, Joe Mills, Harry Armstrong.
Harry Wagner and Sam Jones also played
parts. The boxing shows held Wednesday
and Friday evenings will be continued each
week and have proved a big drawing card.
GRAND O H. (VV. Dayton Wegefarth. mgr.;
hooked direct ).-— The summer season of "pop"
vaudeville began this week. "The Alpine
Storm,' 'a rather pretentious scenic offering,
was the feature act. The others were Klut-
Ing's Animals; Morris & Kramer; Monarch
Comedy Four; Waltl our Trio; pictures.
K1.JOIT (Joseph I>< ugherty, mgr.; agent, IT.
H. O. ). — Final week of season here. De War's
Comedy Animal Circus; F.mmett Welch; Lee
Heggs & Co.; Fred Watson; Hutler & LaMar;
Great Zenot ; Dixie Serenaders; pictures.
LIHERTY (M. W. Taylor, mgr.; agent. Tay-
lor & Kaufman). — Gertrude Deon Forbes &
Co.; Great Henri Davis; Michael Draham &
Dog; Veronica & Hurlfalls: Cotter & Houlden;
Whyte, Pelzer & White; pictures.
WILLIAM PENN (Geo. Metzel, mgr; Fltz-
patrlck Agency). F.asky's Plnnophlend Mln-
FIFTH AVENUE
This Week (May 29)
Direction
PAT CASEY
DEIRO
VICTORIA ROOF, TWO WEEKS, JUNE S -12
The Master Piano
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Management, MAX HART
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101 Yoaoe St.
strels; Driscoll. Hall & Co.; Josephine Saxton;
llcumiinn Trio, .lor Hardman; Lyllian Gwynn;
pirt urea.
TR< >« \\ DKK< > iS-iiii M Dawson. mgr.). -
Summer stock hurlcsque anil Mllo, added fea-
( n I r.
CHKSTM'T ST (Grant Laferty. mgr. ;
booked direct).- "Peaceful Valley," a comedy
drama made famous long ago by Sol Smith
Russell. wtiH revived liy the Orpheum Players.
The play was glv«'ii aide presentation and was
wa fin I v it cei ve<|.
CARRP'K (Krank Howe. Jr.. mgr.). A
Diiiiiiiirr He i H' in i>f moving travel pictures un-
iler the direetlon of the International Amuse-
ment company. In^an this week. Two shoWB
daily ale kj\.ii with a liheral offering of plc-
t in • 8
she was attacked by seasickness she would
try to think of the three days when Gaylor
and Wlltse were headllner at the CohockBlnk
In Phllly.
Kdwarrt Shambelan Is no longer connected
with VARIETY" in any capacity.
l.i'W Simmons, the veteran minstrel, for-
merly of Simmons and Whlte.^has Joined hands
with Hilly Hnwers. who has been with the
Dumont stock minstrels for the past season.
The new act will play vaudeville, breaking in
this week at the Nixon.
I.i-a AhK'i' left the hospit'il minus his ap-
pendix, luit In good health, following the
operation Aiii_ - < r will take a long rest be-
fore stalling nu another tour of the Orpheum
( 'ircuit.
.Toe Mitt h. II (Mitchell ft Uultni) is preparing
to sail lor lii.s annual visit to Carlsbad He
will jirobably sail fi for Hamburg. Harry
Rosenthal Is selling whiskey In the south:
Hill Hart Is married and bonked for a run nt
his farm at Herlin. N .1 , and Tom Grady Is
here rooling tor tin- Phillies and Athletics to
win the pennants, so Mitchell must go alone
this year He marly had Freddie Zelsse for
a companion
PARK (V. G Nlxnn-Nlrdlinger. mgr
direct).- -Reeds Hull Dogs; Lucille
C. K llrnwn ft Co.; James O'Lane;
Four Girls; The Arabs; pictures.
NIXON (F C. Nixon-Nirdlinger.
agent, direct) Kd Est us: Simmons t
ers; Ten Merry Youngsters; Al Rlpon ;
ft '"oogan; The Maltons; pictures
STANDARD ( F. G Nixon- Nlrdl ingei
agent, direct). 1-3, Trnnsfleld Sisters
Harries; Helle Jeannette; pictures.
PEOPLES ( F. G Nixon-Nlrdllnger
agent, direct). 1-3, Beyers ft Hudd :
agent.
Insley ;
Those
mgr. ;
Hovv-
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mgr. ;
Cleat
mgr. ;
Hetty
JACK GOLDEN
AND HIS COMPANY OF 30 PEOPLE
AT THE AMERICAN THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCD, INDEFINITE
Beautiful Costumes— Clean Comedv
ASAKI BROS.
"Original Novelty Jugglers and Roller Skaters"
THIS WEEK, (May 20), HAMMERSTEIN'S
Directiot, PAT. CASEY Agency
John Fckert. formerly of Kckcrt and parall-
els. Ib breaking in a new act called "Love by
Wireless," a musical comedy. Mova Williams,
last season with the "Rentz-Santley" Co., and
Ave ponies are In the act. Dart McHugh Is
booking it.
Thurman Sullivan, treasurer at the Lyric
theatre, a Shubert house, Is announcing the
arrival of a boy weighing 13 1-2 pounds.
Mother and child are doing well and Thurman
Is wearing the big smile.
Annie Wiltse sailed for London on Wednes-
day, to be gone for two months. She said If
Irma; Roland Carter & Co ; Musical Klelses;
The Peloqulns; pictures.
COHOCKSINK (A. J. Pattoti. mgr; agent,
Nlxon-Nirdllngcn -Forsytlie & Povah; pic-
tures.
PLAZA Chas E. Oelschlager. mgr.; agent,
H Hart McHugh) — Steele & McMastcrs: Harry
Fields; V'lda & Hawley; Lang & May; Yacklay
ft. Hunnell.
GREAT NORTHERN (M. Greenwald, mgr.;
agent. H. Hart McHugh). — 1-3, Nlcodemus ft
York; The Bramsons; John Tucker; John Eck-
ert A Co.
GLOBE (Ben Israel, mgr.; agent, H. Bart
McHugh). — 1-3. Tyler Bros.; Bell A Mayo;
Martell Duo; Fred Banford.
LINCOLN (Dan Bader. mgr.; agent. H.
nart McHugh). — 1-3, Hedder A 8on ; DeVerne
A Van; Arman A Arman.
AUDITORIUM (W. C. Herchenrelder, mgr.;
agent, H. Bart McHugh). — 1-3. Hawley A Mur-
ray; Lew Welford; Careno Trio.
FOREPAUOH'S (Miller A Kaufman, mgrs ;
agents, Taylor A Kaufman). — Wilson A Au-
brey; Lnzarro Trio; Julia Romalne ft Co.;
Standard Trio; Emnline; May & May; pic-
lures.
GIRARD (Kaufman ft Miller, mgrs.; agents.
Taylor ft Kaufman ).- — ! -3. Pletro; Jennings ft
Renfrew; Keith ft Kernan; Great Alferetta;
pictures.
DIXIE (I) Labell, mgr; agents. Taylor ft
Kaufman). — 1-3. Huber's Hears; Gladstoac ft
Talmage; Beech & May; "Doc" Holland; pic-
tures.
GEM (Morris & Ancke, mgrs.; agents. Tay-
lor & Kaufman). — 1-3, Gllssandos; Madame
Rlre; Alleta; pictures.
MANHEIM (Fuhrman Bros, mgrs; agents.
Taylor A Kaufman). — 1-S, Marlon Bros.; Burns
& Cole; Flnnerty; pictures.
COLONIAL (F. Wolfe, mgr; agents, Tay-
lor A Kaufman). — The Morrises; Corrlgan A
Vivian; Burns' Animals; Smith A Young; pic-
tures.
OBRMANTOWN (Walter Stuemflg. mgr.;
agent, Chas. J. Kraus). — 1-3, Benson A La-
Mar; Nelson Kids; Tojettl; Harry Chunk;
Aza Cummlng's Aeroplane Girl.
MODEL THEATRE (Mr. Mankoff, mgr;
agent, Chas J. Kraus) -1-3. Great Kenncy;
"Cage of Death"; Lew Ward; Electric Com-
edy Four.
IRIS (M. J Walsh, mgr ; agent, ('has J.
Kraus). — 1-3. Annie ft Pearson Harris; Her-
bert's Dogs; Tom Howard ft Co.; Strength
Bros
BROAD ST CASINO (Mr Jacobs, mgr;
ngent, Chas J Krausi 1-3. Sasha Gordieti;
"The Lion ft the Lamb"; Eleanor Cameron
CRYSTAL PALACE ( D. Bayllnson. mgr.;
n gents, Stein A Leonard » -Emllle Egamar;
Roth-Rosso Co.; Brixton A Brixton; The Du-
monts; Irene LaThorne; The Duball Trio -
Tlllle Slgulm.
GRAND (C. M. Rappoport, mgr.; agents,
Stein A Leonard).— Omar; Rpangler A Mont-
gomery; Irene LaThorne; Bert A Flor Jack-
son; Roth-Ross Co.; Gray A Travis.
COLISEUM (M. A. Benn. mgr.; agents.
Stein A Leonard). — Vento A Vento; AIM John-
son; New York Comedy Four; The Claytons;
Frank A Sadie Harrlgan
CRYSTAL PALACE, 7TH ST. (S~ Morris,
mgr.; agents. Stein A Leonard). — Edith May-
Savoy Trio.
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Direction, H. TREFFURT (Pat Casey Agency)
GEORGE E. GARDEN
WORLD'S GREATEST XYLOPHONIST
IRVING COOPER, Business Representative
FAIRIIILL PALACE (C. Btangel, mgr. ;
agenta, 8teln A Leonard). — Marple Trio;
Brandt & Larano.
ALEXANDER (Geo. Alexander, mgr.;
agenta, Stein ft Leonard). — Elale Sunner; Lane
ft Howard; Brandt ft Larano; Jack Croaa;
Harrlty' ft Kenney.
MAJESTIC, Camden (Wm. Feltz. mgr.;
agenta, Stein ft Leonard). — Lottie Mack; Han-
ley ft Murray; Frank ft Sadie Harrlgan;
Omar; Vento ft Vento; Spangler ft Montgom-
ery.
A large delegation of Boston musicians Jour-
neyed to New York to attend the wedding
there of Victoria Knelsel, the 18-year-old
daughter of Frank Knelsel, former concert
master of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, to
William Wellekc. the 'cellist at the Knelsel
home on West 84th street, Monday.
The old Steeplechase, at Revere Beach, was
raided by local police officers and thirteen men
were arrested for gambling. It Is situated
directly In the rear of the Metropolitan police
atation.
BOSTON
By J. GOOLTZ.
80 Summer Street.
KEITH'S (Harry E. Guatln, mgr.; agent,
U. B. O.). — Good aummer bill. Monday night
was too warm to awaken any great amount of
enthusiasm. Attendance suffered. Ryan-Rltch-
fleld Co., big laugh; Myers, Warren ft Lyons,
good; Little Billy, good; Hill, Cherry ft Hill,
fine. Aerial Smiths, Immense; Frankle Car-
penter; Jere Grady ft Co., good; Gautemalan
Mlramba Band, pleased; Carle Stowe, good;
Pauline Walsh, pretty costumes, pleased; pic-
tures.
PARK (W. D. Andreas, mgr.; K. ft E.). —
"The Commuters." Last week's cool weather
brought the attendance up to the top notch.
Now In the 16th week.
TREMONT (John B. Schoefell, mgr.; K. ft
E.). — "The Red Rose," with Valeaka Suratt.
Opened to a good house. Boston Is without a
real aummer show. If prices are made right,
this show might hold for the summer.
SHUBERT (E. D. Smith, mgr.; Shubert).—
"The Kiss Waltz." Business fair. 3d week.
COLONIAL (Thomas Lothian, mgr.; K. ft
E.). — "Dr. De Luxe," with Ralph Herz; fair
attendance.
Christine Nellsen took the prima donna
role In the "Kiss Waltz" at the Shubert, 27.
She was originally cast for this part, but was
prevented from playing it through Illness.
Fred Mardo has added to his string, "The
Pier," at Old Orchard. Me. The house la to
open the latter part of June.
Mayor Fitzgerald has suspended the license
of Mechanics Building for this week on ac-
count of an Infraction of the building laws.
It Is claimed by the Mayor's office that the
laws were violated during the "World In Bos-
ton" exposition. A hearing will be given on
the matter the latter part of next week.
ORPHEUM (V. J. Morris, mgr.; agent.
Loew). — Benderson ft Thomas; Marriott &
Trovato; Eddie Rowley; Cooke ft Johnson;
Eldon ft Clifton; Dick & Alice McAvoy; Elton
Polo Troupe; Two Loews; Alton & Arllss;
Muller & Muller; Moore & Harrison; "Lobster
Party"; Cutler & Heagney; pictures.
HUB (Joseph Mack, mgr.; agent, Fred
Mardo).— Nine Crazy Kids; Blllle Elliott;
Prof. Dodd; The Alohikeas; Jessie Lewis; pic-
tures.
SCENIC, East Boston (George Copeland,
mgr.; agent, Fred Mardo). — Grimm & Satch-
el! ; The Alohikeas; Sam Edwards; pictures.
GAIETY (Ralph Ripley, mgr.; agent, Fred
Mardo). — Turner Bros.; The Georgia Trio;
Don & LaVan ; John Martin; pictures.
WALNUT, Woburn (John Finn, mgr.; agent,
Fred Mardo). — Terry Twins; Rose Reading;
Grimm ft Satchell; Ben Pierce; Eddie Badger;
pictures.
ORPHEUM. Quincy (T. M. Murray, mgr.;
agent, Fred Mardo). — Allen ft Arnold; Georgle
Hazzard; Earle Jerome; Bel Canto Trio; Car-
men; Gertie Carlyle; pictures.
NIPMUC PARK (Fred Mardo. mgr.). -Budd
& Claire; Blsceuuz; Ward & Raymond; Eretto
Bros.; pictures.
PALACE (I. H. Mnsher. mgr; agent, Na-
tional). — Doralne Sisters; F. J. O'Brien; Jack
Symonds; Moore Comedy Co. ; Wilson &
Oumby; Chief Wolf Wanna; Ruby Mack;
Browning ft West; Brown & Sheftall; Alice
Goodwin; Sanders & Winters; Murphy & Too-
mcy; Symonds & Arnold; Jack Taft; Richard
McDonald; pictures.
BEACON (Jacob Laurie, mgr.; agent, Na-
tional). — Joaeph Peaae; Fox ft Shea; Mae
Naah; F. K. Evana; Bostwlck ft Randolph;
Miller ft Brown; Goodwin ft Jolly; Elisabeth
Allen; pictures.
PASTIME (Frank Allen, mgr.; agent, Na-
tional). — Lee J. Klein; Harry Rose; William
H. Smith; Grace Martin; pictures.
OLD SOUTH (Nat Burgees, mgr.; agent,
National). — Julia Gray; Tereae Miller; Bill
Jonea; Lorlng ft Peters; Winn Shaw; Nellie
Mitchell ft Co.; Blount ft Shaw; Jack Kraft;
pictures.
WASHINGTON (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent,
National). — Irving Joy; The Dancing Oullettes;
Joe Parlse; Bonnie MUla; Evana, Emlta ft
Evana; Prevett ft Merrill; Raymond ft Elliott;
Clayton ft Lennle; plcturea
OLYMPIA, South Boaton (Frank Wood-
ward, mgr.; agent, National). — Aurlmenna;
The Roberta; J. Mackley; Stuart ft Foley;
plcturea.
SUPREME, Jamaica Plain (J. Levey, mgr.;
agent, National). — H. Lorleberg; Dave Vine;
Aurlmenna; The Roberts; pictures.
BOWDOIN SQUARE (J. E. Commerford.
mgr.; agent, National). — "Girl of Mystery";
Mae Clark; Rosalee Sisters; Amlots; Savaata
Co.; George Moore; plcturea.
HOWARD ATHENEUM (G. E. Lothrop,
mgr.; agent, Phil Hunt ft Ed. Kelley). — Bur-
leaque, "Gaiety Glrla" Houae bill: Vlaochl
Broa. ; LaFoye ft Touhey; Hall ft Pray Doug-
las; Scotty Provan; Dally ft Dally; The Great
Bernett; pictures.
CASTLE SQUARE (John Craig, mgr.; agent,
direct). — Stock "The Gentleman From Missis-
sippi."
MAJESTIC (Lindsay Morlson, mgr.; agent,
direct).— Stock, "The Warrens of Virginia."
Smith (8hubert). George W. Magee (Grand
Opera House), R. P. Janette (Globe), A. L.
Levering (Boston), Lindsay Morlaon (Majea-
tlc), Ralph L. Ripley (Gaiety), A. M. Sheehan
(Tremont), Frank P. Stone (Auatln ft Stone),
A. L. Wilbur (Majestic), Joseph Mack (Hub).
J. Albert Brackett, Laurence J. McCarty and
V. J. Morris (Orpheum). All returned to Boa-
ton for the evening performance.
Gertrude M. Qulmby, the atage-atruck Baok
Bay Girl, who waa brought back from New
York laat week, haa been placed In the hands
of a guardian appointed by the Probate Court
ST. LOUIS
Boston theatre managers had their turn at
an outing last Friday. The occasion was the
spring excursion of the association. It took
the form of an auto trip. They met at the
Tremont theatre and Journeyed by auto to
Manchester, then stopped at the Masconomo,
owned by John B. Schoefell. manager of the
Tremont. A return was made to Wlnthrop,
where the annual dinner was served at the
Point Shirley Club. Charles J. Rich presided
at the dinner. Others present were John B.
Schoefell (Tremont), William D. Andreas
(Park), Thomas B. Lothian (Colonial), E. D.
By FRANK E. ANFBNOEB.
FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS (D. B. Rua-
aell, mgr.). — Bonlta ft Co.; Andy Rice; Rosa
Roma; Frevoll; Crotton Bros.; Cavallo's Band.
DELMAR GARDEN (Dan 8. v Fishell, mgr.).
— Sophie Brandt, In "Princess Chic," opened
the opera aeaaon. Ann Taaker, Mark Smith,
Luclle Saunders, J. P. McSweeney are promt*
nent In an excellent cast. Edward P. Tern-
pie Is the stage manager.
SUBURBAN (Oppenhelmer Bros., mgra).—
Amelia Bingham began her annual engage-
ment at Suburban Garden In "The Triumph of
an Empress," Its premiere. The play Is by
Theodore Kramer.
WEST END HEIGHTS. — William Jossey
Stock, In "The Lion and the Mouse."
SHUBERT (Melville Stolts, mgr.; Shubert).
— Holding the downtown field alone this week,
the Shubert offers aa a farewell attraction the
Joseph Sheehan Opera Company In "Carmen."
MANNION'S— The announced bill Is Flor-
ence Lorraine, Edgar Dudley ft Co.; Rudolph
ft Lena; Unldlne Andrews; Bush ft Peyser;
Sadie Coleman.
Daniel Cahan, former treasurer of the Gar-
rlck, one of the original employees of this
Shubert house here, and late treasurer of "The
Midnight Sons." died at his home, 88 N. 64th
street, New York, late last week, according to
a message received by friends here.
The theatre at Olive and Jefferson streets
begins to look like a likelihood, a $60,000 com-
pany having been formed last week. The In-
corporators are E. Harry Pipe. T. J. Scott,
W. J. Rae, F. X. Dooley and E. C. Pipe. E.
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Special Peature with the Geo. Evans Mlnatrela CHAS. CB08SMAN, Mgr.
H. Pipe built and la operating the Delmar
theatre, here.
The Frlara Frolic here S.
Pathfinder pictures allowing the course of a
three-day endurance run of the Missouri Auto
Association through the Osarka are a feature
at a local moving picture house this week.
CINCINNATI.
By HABBT HESS.
EMPRESS (H. E. Robinson, mgr.; rehearsal
Sunday 10). — Russell A Smith Minstrels, fea-
tured; Howard Trio, excellent; Hammond A
Forrester, clever; Frank Melsel, very fine; Cora
A Robert Simpson, excellent; Lew Orth A
Lillian, laughable.
AMERICAN (Harry Hart, mgr.; agent. Con-
solidated; rehearsal Monday 9). — Frances
Wood; Loralne McNeil; Turner A Olyndon;
Bert Weston; Ray, Till A Ray.
ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN (Walter Draper,
secy.). — The Cincinnati Summer Orchestra,
under the leadership of Carl Bernthaler, be-
gan a season's engagement at this garden.
The players are mostly soloists of the Sym-
phony Orchestra. The members of the or-
chestra show a lack of familiarity of the con-
ductor's methods The selections are entirely
too heavy for summer concerta During the
week Fred Wels rendered a cornet aolo; Aug-
ust Rodeman, flute solo, and Max Schults, a
violin aolo.
NEW ORLEANS
By O. M. SAMUEL.
SPANISH FORT (Jules Blstes, mgr.; agent,
W. V. M. A.). — Twenty thouaand people attend-
ed the opening Sunday. The famed reaort has
been rehabilitated by the local traction com-
pany at a cost of $250,000. Vaudeville acts
appeared were Aldo A Mitchell; Buford, Ben-
nett A Buford; Balsdel de la Fuente Orchestra
supplied music.
WEST END PARK (Jules Blstes, mgr.;
agent. W. V. M. A.). — Louis Granat, scored;
Wilson A Wilson, well received; Guerro A Car-
men, liked Immensely; Thelssen's Dogs, pop-
ular.
LYRIC (L. E. Sawyer, mgr.; agent, Chaa.
Hodklns; rehearsal Sunday 10). — Vaudeville
again at the Lyric, musical comedy having
failed. Alvlno & Rlalton, opened, found fa-
vor; Holland A McClay, applause; Raymond A
Kaymond, scored; Wolfor's Dogs, closed.
GREENWALL (Arthur B. Leopold, mgr.;
agent, B. J. Williams; rehearsal, Sunday 10). —
Excellent show. Rose Nayon's Cockatoos, pre-
tentious; Fields and La Adalla, splendidly;
Charlotte Duncan, pleased; Al Monle, applause;
Iva Donnette, hit.
MAJESTIC (L. E. 8awyer, mgr). — Lyric
Musical Comedy Co.
VICTOR (Leopold Levy, mgr.). — Victor Com-
edy Co.
James J. Corcoran has taken a five-year
lease of Dukate's theatre, BUoxl, Miss.
at each other. The police force was called
and Anally quieted things. He characterised
the affair as "a house divided against Itself."
Joseph Frits, who murdered John Murphy,
stage manager of the Orpheum. 8t. Paul, at
West End Park last year, haa been released on
bond. — — —
BALTIMORE
By ABTHUB L. BOBB.
FORD'S (Charlef B. Ford, mgr.; K. A E.).—
Aborn Opera Co., to good houses
NEW THEATRE (C. E. Whltehurst, pres. ;
F. Beerbower, mgr.; agent, Felber A Shea;
rehearsal Monday 10). — Good business. Eva
Allen A Co., mystified; Great Bergeron, excel-
lent; Lester A Kellett, big hit; Seymour,
Shench A Seymour, good; Nichols A Croix,
well liked; Thomas Cutty, weak; Thomas
Rich, clever.
ACADEMY (Harry Henkle, mgr.; agent,
Nlxon-Nlrdlinger; rehearsal Monday 10). — Fair
bualneas. Vynos, clever; Ray Dooley A Min-
strels, liked; Ursona, fair; Strlclln's Animals,
clever; Wilson A Hayes, good; Bond Morse,
liked.
VICTORIA (C. B. Lewis, mgr; agent. Loew;
rehearsal Monday 10). — Good crowds. Camer-
onl, excellent; Helen Plngree A Co., good; Dan
Harrington, excellent; Kit Karson, clever;
Gould Sisters, passed.
ELECTRIC PARK (A. Fennemann, mgr.;
agent, Morris A Loew; rehearsal Monday 12).
— Jean Alwyn, excellent; {Msters Gasch, liked;
Richardson A Montrose,' amused; American
Trumpeters, excellent; Danals Bros., good;
Standlsh Sisters, clever.
ATLANTIC CITY
By I. B. PULASKI.
YOUNG'S PIER (Jack D. Flynn. mgr.;
agent, U. B. O.).— Trixle Frlgansa. hit; "High
Life in Jail," very big; Art Bowen, very
good; Roslna Zaleska A Co.. excellent acting;
Osaka Troupe Japs, excellent; Kimball A
Donovan, well liked; Du Callon, very clever;
Twin Andersons, good.
SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr; agent, Louis
Wesley).— Estelle Wordette A Co.. well liked;
Sullivan A Pasquelena A Co., very good; W.
E. Whittle, went big; Telegraph Four, well
liked; Hoey A Mosar. very good; George Gar-
den, scored; Chas. Grlsse Trio, clever; Goyt
Trio, clever; Hyland A Farmer.
STEEPLECHA8E PIER (E. Morgan A W.
H. Fennan, mgrs.). — Pictures; Pavilion of Fun.
MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young A
Kennedy Crossan, mgrs. ; agent, Joa Dawson ;
direct). — Newell 8hevett Trio; Prof. Lewis'
Circus; Merry A Anderson; Emma Lindsay;
Tom Heffron.
CRITERION (J. Child A C. Daly, mgrs.).—
Pictures.
STEEL PIER (J. Bothwell, mgr.).— Pictures.
APOLLO (Fred E. Moore, mgr.; agent, K.
A B. ).—!». "Frlara' Frolic"; 2-8. Chauncey
Olcott. in "Barry of Ballymore."
At the opera house in Bogafalla, La., occu-
pants of the balcony engaged in combat with
those of the orchestra, hurling many missiles
Maurice Shapiro motored down on Sunday
with his wife and son In the same good-look-
ing speed wagon that was wrecked during the
chauffeur's Joy ride here about a month ago.
Maurice managed to lose the regular way by
Willa Holt Wakefield
IN
Sam Chip and Mary Marble
in Vaudeville
Direction JOHN W. DUNNE
SUMMER SUBSCRIPTION $1
VARIETY will be sent postpaid to any address In the I'nlted States nr Canada for June,
July and August for one dollar.
about forty miles, but finally arrived with a
nicely sun-burned nose.
The Columbia Park Boy Scouts an organisa-
tion of youngsters from California, who have
been used around the country in helping or-
ganize the Boy Scout movements, are quar-
tered on the Million Dollar Pier. The boys,
forty In number, comprise a very good band,
and they give concerts dally, but their forte
Is along athletic lines They build pyramids,
give presentations of Zouave drilling and fast
gun drilling without command. They do their
stunts In the Hippodrome building, which
opened the seaaon with a vaudeville show
Monday.
The new ball room, Just completed at the
Steeplechase Pier, waa opened to the public
Memorial Day. Music is being furnished by
D'Avlne and his Boston band, which organi-
zation was a feature on the Million Dollar
Pier during April.
Woltz's •'Thriller," the roller coaster oppo-
site the Million Dollar Pier, certainly lived
up to Its name. It has five or six rapid
descents which fairly take one'a breath away.
The highest point attained la 90 feet.
Falling In line with the J. D. Williams
houses (continuous pictures), the Alhambra
haa discarded its half-vaudeville program.
This course was deemed advisable owing to
the strenuous opposition of the continuous
showa
OPERA HOUSE (Melbourne).— "A Night at
Maxim's," given by the Pergoff troupe of
Jugglers, big feature here. Other new features
are the Zanpella'a equilibrists; and Eunice A
Zeno, musicians; Irving Sayles Is also here.
GAIETY (Melbourne). — Nothing remarkable
here at present. Starr A Leslie, club Jugglers,
hit. Others hold over.
At Newcastle, the Dlx A Blake people have
a fairly strong bill headed by Haasan, the
Egyptian magician.
Brennan's National Entertainers commenced
their first opposition In Hobart two weeks ago.
Though the company waa not particularly
strong, the Potter-Hartwell Trio and the Mu-
sical Gardners drew a big house. Both these
acts were a huge success.
Morris Url, Jos. Gaitea' right hand man, was
down for the week end. He left here for
Chicago, where he Is Interested In a new
theatrical venture. Mr. Galtes' wife Is con-
valescing from a severe attack of diphtheria.
He will sail with her shortly for Europe.
AUSTRALIA
By MARTIN C. BBENNAN.
11 Park Street, Sydney.
April 24.
"Our Miss Glbbs." at the Theatre Royal,
has exceeded by far all previous records, up-
wards of 216 performances being recorded to
date, and there is every indication of the
musical comedy running for some considerable
time.
ADELPHI.— "Bad Girl of the Family" still
drawing big crowds.
HER MAJESTY'S.— "Jack and the Bean-
stalk" pantomime 'drawing capacity; Pantzer
Trio and the Doherty Sisters, vaudeville hits.
Support good; book weak.
LYCEUM. — "Woman In the Case"; business
good.
TIVOLI (Sydney). — R. A. Roberts, the Eng-
lish protean actor, one of the most effective
acts ever here. He is drawing big houses.
Peggy Pryde, returning after eight years, is
going well; Black A White, female acrobats,
neat; Leipzig, card manipulator, the cleverest
ever seen In Australia; usual holdovers com-
plete.
NATIONAL.— De Vllllers, Illusionist, reve-
lation here Harland A Rolllnson, comedy mu-
sicians, return visit, same act, good; Hanco,
the Great, a real clever handcuff expert. Oth-
ers here: Armstrong A Verne; Verne Bros.;
Joe Gilbert; Kittle Quinn A Queenle Paul.
The Standard has a compact vaudeville
show, although nothing remarkably brilliant
Is shown. A special feature Is made of a
shadowgraph drama, "The Satyr and the
Siren." Business fair.
The secession of J. C. Bain from the Bren-
nan house has meant considerable chaos.
During Bain's management nearly all con-
tracts, Australian and foreign, were made In
his name. As It now stands, Bain has secured
several standard Australian acts, which are
playing opposition time and will continue to
book up all available talent. Despite the up-
heaval the National people have been par-
ticularly busy. James Brennan, the governing
director, is In England for a book of acts.
Within three months a big atrlng of vaude-
ville artists will be on their way over. In the
meantime, Bain is filling the opposition time
with the best available Australian talent and
also a lot which should have been turned out
to grass years ago. The majority of the Bain
bookings are at excess figures, these being
offered as Inducement to win them over. A
subsequent view would make It appear that
there Is a big bump coming for somebody.
Brennan unquestionably can, and will, put up
a strong opposition, and may be depended
upon to fill his houses with foreign acta as
draw cards, ft Australian audiencea can find
fresh faces regularly, the old favorites must
gradually disappear. Given any strong sup-
port Bain will also Import acts so that the
tight has only Just begun.
Charlie Barnold Is resting at Katoomba, the
well-known N. S. W. mountain resort. The
act Is a terrific hit in New Zealand.
BANGOR, ME.
BIJOU (Stephen Bogrett, mgr.; agent, U.
B O. ; reheitsal Monday and Thursday 10.30).
— 29-31, Savoy A Savoy, pleased; Montgomery
Duo, fair; Seven Russells, featured; 1-3. St.
John A Macracken; Leavltt A Dunsmore;
Adams A Mack.
OPERA HOUSE (Frank A. Owen, mgr.).—
Stock.
Two Bills show June 1; Ringllng Bros. 9.
HOWARD.
BUFFALO, N. Y.
SHEA'S (M. Shea, mgr.; agent, U. B. O. ;
rehearsal 10). — Josle Heather, hit; Mrs. Gene
Hughes A Co., excellent; Diamond A Nelson,
RIGOLETTO
A Whole Vaudeville
Show in Themselves
THI8 WEEK (May 29) ALHAMBRA
SAILINC JUNE 24th
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IN
IN !
DAVIS and POLAK
NOW PLAYING UNITED TIME
Direction, GENE HUGHES
In "The
Baseball Fiends"
HITS COUNT THAT'S U8-8EE IT
HARRY TATE'S Co.
FISHING, MOTORING
New York
England
Australia
Africa
BESSIE WYNN
IN VAUDEVILLE
JEAN IRWIN
Lambert * Williams
"SONCt AND SMILES"
Playing the Loew Time Direction of JOE SCHENCK
IVI
Jmm Jactfci
Ptt Catty
fine; Three White Kuhni, pleased; Two Pucks,
good; The Langdons, good; Four Regale A
Dorians, pleased.
LYRIC— Stock, to capacity.
TECK. — Stock, fair business.
STAR. — Stock, usual business.
LAFAYETTE.— "High Rollers."
GARDEN.— "Runaway Girls." GEE.
BITTE, MONT.
EMPIRE (Art B. Sosman. mgr. ; agent,
Fischer; rehearsal, Sunday 11). — Week 21,
Pardy S. Holmes, pleasing; Beck * Henny,
good; Art Rosman, pleasing; La Bopelne Trio,
went big.
ORION (W. J. Swartc. mgr.). — Pictures.
ORPHEUM (Chas. Franklin, mgr.).— Pic-
tures.
ALCAZAR (B. Stone, mgr.). — Pictures.
IMPERIAL (P. Noble, mgr.).— Pictures.
NICKELODEON (J. James, mgr.).— Plc-
turea 8. ADELSTYNE.
Co., very good; Mack A Orth, good; Dlero,
tremendous; Hopkins A Axtelle. scored; Marie
A Billy Hart, nicely; Lillian Ashley, hit;
Kremka Bros., fair; Laurent Trio, well re-
ceived.
MILES (C. W. Porter, mgr.; agent. T. N.
C. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Mrs. Dr. Munyon,
below expectations; Lyric Quartet, good; De-
vlne A Williams, fair; Jack Harlow A Co..
fair; "Auto Girls," fair; Hanlon, Dean A
Hanlon, funny.
LYCEUM (Charles Warner, mgr.). — Stock.
DETROIT (Harry Parent, mgr.). — Aborn
Opera Co.
GAYETY (John Ward, mgr.).— "Cracker
Jacks."
AVENUE (Frank Drew, mgr.).— "Colonial
Belles."
June 2, Hagenbauk Wallace circus.
JAMESTOWN, N. Y.
LYRIC (H. A. Deardourff, mgr. ; agent, Gus
Sun; rehearsal 10). — Sherman-DeForest Co.,
laughing hit; 'Varsity Four, pleased; Jane
Dara A Co., good; The Brlnkleys, satisfactory;
Jack Greno, clever.
CELERON (James J. Waters, mgr.). — Stock
opera, excellent.
Kearney Speedy, high diver, appeared at
Celeron Park as free attraction for opening
week.
COLUMBUS, O.
KEITH'S (W. W. Prosser. mgr.; agent. U.
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Kalma A La
Farlon, amusing; Nowaka, good; "Ye Olde
Home Cholre," pleasing; Geo. H. Reeves, well
liked; Los Montforts, daring.
COLUMBUS (Thompson Bros., mgrs.). — Mu-
sical Comedy; stock
PRINCESS (Hart Bros., mgrs.). — Musical
comedy; stock.
OLENTANGY PARK (J. W. Dusenberry.
mgr.). — Great Carver Shows, with Diving
Hones.
THEATER. — Stubbs-Wilson Players present
"The Girl I Left Behind Me."
INDIANOLA PARK (C. E. Miles, mgr.).—
Cirlclllos Band. Theatre: B. M. Garfield
Musical Comedy Stock Co. Special mention
due Emmett O'Connor, Gladys Bush, Florence
Berry, Mollle Palmer and Alice Kramer.
DUBUQUE, IA.
Liberates Band and Grand Opera Concert
company of ninety musicians and vocalists
will appear at Union Park, a week, beginning
June 4. Jake Rosenthal, manager of the Park
theatre, will begin vaudeville at that resort
after the engagement of the band, playing
four acts for full week, beginning with Sun-
day matinee.
John Robinson's circus, June 3.
Celeron Park opened for the season May 27.
There are several Innovations this season.
The Immense dance hall has been leased for
roller rink purposes. The theatre, which Is
the largest park playhouse In the country, Is
offering opera by the Carleton Opera Com-
pany, replacing the vaudeville formerly
played.
LAWRENCE T. BERLINER.
Jake Rosenthal's Alrdome opened 28 with
the Harvey stock company (western), J. S.
Garslde, manager. This organization played
the same theatre last summer for twenty-two
weeks.
LEWISTON, ME.
MUSIC HALL (A. P. Bibber, mgr.; agent.
U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 11).
— 29-1, Leavltt & Dunsmorc, good; St. John A
Mccracken, excellent; Adams A Mack, roar.
HORACE F. GOODWIN.
The Majestic recently closed a successful
season of vaudeville.
ERIE, PA.
WALDAMEER PARK (E. H. Suerken. thea-
tre mgr.; agent, direct). — Musical comedy,
"Boyhood Days," wont good.
Ira A. Miller, the last of four managers of
the Grand In as many weeks, has returned to
New York. The house will play moving pic-
tures only during the summer.
"LITTLE CHARLEY."
The John Robinson Circus here 2. J. F.
Donalson, a former Erie boy, is the general
press agent of the show, and is making good
in that capacity.
DEB MOINES, IA.
COLISEUM. — 25, Sarah Bernhardt, record-
breaking attendance.
PRINCESS (Elbert A Getchell, mgrs.).—
Stock; big business.
MAJESTIC (Elbert A Getchell. mgrs.).—
Week 22, Cogan A Bancroft, clever; Nettle
Fields. good; Clayton- Anderson-Drew Co..
good; Furguson A Passmore, pleased; Hess,
Monroe A Powell, good.
AIRDOME.— Stock.
Ingersoll Park opens June 4.
MAJESTIC— Pryors Band. 1.
June 23, Ranch 101; July 13, Rlngllng Bros,
circus. M. H. MIZENEH.
DETROIT. MICH.
TEMPLE (C. G. Williams, mgr.; agent, U.
R. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Hugh Hubert
FALL RIVER, MASS.
BIJOU (Chas. Benson, mgr.; agent, Loew;
rehearsal Monday 10). — 29-31, Lobster Party,
very good; Cutler A Heagney, good; Brownie
Carroll, good. 1-3, Henderson & Thomas;
Cooke A Johnson; Eddie Rowley.
PREMIER (Chas. Benson, mgr.; agent,
Loew; rehearsal Monday 10). — 29-31. Alton A
Arllss, very good; Muller A Muller, hit; 1-3,
Dick A Alice McAvoy; Joe Cook.
PALACE (Geo. Graham, mgr.). — Thomas
Levene A Musical Comedy Co., 29-31.
ACADEMY (Geo. Wiley, mgr.).— 25. Rich-
ard Carle; good business.
EDW. F. RAFFERTY.
LOS ANGELES.
OKPHEUM (Martin Beck. gen. mgr.; agent,
direct; rehearsal Monday 10). — Week 22, Bert
Coote A Co., big laugh producer; Arthur Dea-
gon. big; Melnottc Twins and Clay Smith,
very good; Goleman's Dogs and Cats, enter-
taining. Holdovers: "The Suspect"; Taylor,
Kranz A White; Selblt's Paintings and Bedlnl
A \rthur.
LOS ANGELES (E. J. Donnellan, mgr.;
Hgent, C. O. Brown; rehearsal Monday 11). —
Week 22. Robert Hodge A Co.. good; Grace
DeMar, winsome; Hoefler Cycling Trio, fair;
Moran A Moran, pleasing; Zeno A Mandell,
funny; Ballerlnl's Dogs, Interesting.
PANTAGES (Carl Walker, mgr.; agent, di-
rect; rehearsal Monday 11). — Week 22, Her-
man Lleb, big; Halligan A Ward, comical;
Rube Strickland, fair; Wllhelml, excellent;
Madame Loyd. mediocre; Bellmorrts, original.
MASON (W. T. Wyatt. mgr.; Shubert) -
Week 15, dark. Week 22. Nance O'Nell. In
"Lily."
MAJESTIC (Oliver Morosco. mgr.; Cort). -
Week 15, "Old Homestead," fair houses. Week
22, Idora Comic Opera Co.. In "Mile. Modiste."
fair attendance. EDWIN F. O'MALLEY.
LOl IHVILLK. KY.
FONTAINE FERRY (H. Bllger, mgr;
agent. Orpheum circuit). — Eight Madcaps,
very good; Three California (jlrls, fine; Fen-
tille Hi Vallorle, amused; Rogers A Hart, hit;
Wood Bros.. good.
RIVER VIEW PARK (Lum Simons, mgr).
— Stock.
The Great Snook
Handcuff Manipulator — NOT ▲ KING
Playing Bert Levey Circuit
Late of the Original Oklto Family.
Direction BERT LEVEY.
Rem Brandt
Next Week (June 5) Fifth Avenue
Direction. JO PAIGE SMITH
STEPHENS
IN VAUDEVILLE
JULIAN
*"» DYER
A LAUGH A SECOND
CORNALLA and WILBUR
Jack and Joe went up, you know,
To call on the United;
Jack came down with forty weeks
And Joe Is sure delighted
("Forty" sounds better than "week and a
half.)
THIS WEEK (Mnv t'J) SOME HIT with
BAILEY A AUSTINS VAUDEVILLE SHOW
HOPKINS (Levin Simons, mgr.; agents. 8.
& C. ). — Robert Roland, very good; Roy A Wil-
son, line; Hueh Bros., very good; Dick Burton,
good; James & Ellis Finney, fine.
GAYETY (Al. Boulter, mgr: agents. S. A
c. ).- I'rof. ('liarlrs S<ihepp & Animals, good.
The Hloek com|i:iiiy ni.i ii.iKfil liy Edwards
I > i »■ I m Ii-ih nmveil to Rivervlew i'ark, where
It will Mulsh the sunnier-
J. M. OI'l'KNHEIMER
Ml I. FORI), MASH.
NIPMt'c BARK M);in J. Sprngue. mgr.;
a rent, l-'reil Manlo). Ward * Raymond,
clever; BlH<eaux. excellent; Budd A Clare,
lilt; Eretto Bros., eh-ver; Sad It* Rogers, excel-
lent; Oaylight I'letnres. very good.
• 'HAS. E. LARKEY.
(ft
THE "PET" of NEW YORK — RETURNS to HAMMER STEINS JUNE 5
WE KNOW SHE'S ONE OF THE "WISE" ONES-BECAUSE SHE'S SINGING TWO OF WILL ROSSITER'S " HITS"
"That Carolina Rag"
"Let's Make Love While The Moon Shines"
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NEWARK. N. J.
PROCTOR'S (R. C. Stewart, mgr.; agent,
r. R. O. ; rehearsal Monday 9). — Beatrice In-
gram & Co., clever; Ed. Blonde 11 A Co., suc-
ii'm; Chan, ft Fannie Van ft Co., pleated;
Koht'i Aerial Dors, scored; Nettle Knlse,
line; Henry A Flo l.amonl, did well; Ray-
monds also helped.
COURT (Harold Jacoby, mgr.; agent. Loew)
— 29-31. Redway-Lawrence ft Co., clever; Car-
rie Mack, scream; Pike ft Calme, did well;
Kh> pperly Sisters, pleased; James Waters,
good; 'Rials, work well. 1-3, Jerry McAulifTc
A Co.; Mabel Carew; Abbott ft White; Craw-
ford A Montrose; Keller A Levere; Ah Ling
Foo.
WALDMANN'S (agent, Loew).— 29-31,
Brockway Broa ; May Evans; Hanley A Co.;
Poole A Lane; Harry Clark. 1-3. Dancing
Mitchells; Zella Russell; May Brown A Co.;
Clark A Green; "Althea."
STAR. — Louise I*a Booth; De Vaul Sisters;
Hoffman A Madden; Joe Bell; Ed. Williams;
Mile. Coyle; Chas. Delaney.
OLYMPIC PARK (James Beldon, mgr.) —
Next week Aborn Opera Co.
ELECTRIC PARK (C. A. Dunlop, mgr.).—
Stock. JOE O'BRTAN.
GRAND (E. J. Louis, mgr.).— Stock.
NORTHAMPTON, MASS.
ACADEMY (B. L. Potter, mgr.; Ind.).— 26.
Allen Hinckley, song recital, large audience.
Sarah Bernhardt Is booked to appear in June.
COOK'B (W .R. Cook. prop, and mgr.). —
29-1. Kelley A Gray; Mike Dowd. 2-6, Tay-
lor A Fabian; Billy Ray.
MOUNTAIN PARK CASINO (RMkt- Kane,
mgr.). — Stock. MILTON STONE.
ONEONTA. N. Y.
ONEONTA (Fred Follett. mgr.; agent. Pru-
dential; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 1). —
26-27. Three Virginians, well liked; Billy Ray.
good. 29-31. Beltrah A Beltrah, excellent;
Zarnes, pleased. Excellent business.
June 16, Young Buffalo's Wild West.
DeLONG.
PITTSBURG.
GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr.; agent, John
P. Harris).— Stock.
FAMILY (John P. Harris, mgr.; agent,
Morgansfern). — Kelly A Vermont, pleased;
Bredeau A Cooper, very good; Dancing War-
rens, applause; Billy O'Day, clever; Great
Houlle, well received; Roseman A Bird, en-
cores; Baxter A Baxter, good.
LIBERTY (Abe Cohen, mgr.; agent, Gus
Sun). — Alfred Swlnton, very good; Wm.
o'Clare A Co., well received; Arthur Rlgby,
encores; Qarvette A Tarr, won favor.
GAYETY (Henry Kurtiman. mgr.).— "Fol-
lies of New York and Paris," good.
NIXON.— SI, Friars' All Star Frolic.
LYCEUM (R. M. Gullck, mgr.; agent. S. *
H.).— Stock. M. 8. KAUL
PITT8FIKLD, MASS.
EMPIRE (J. H. Tebbetts, mgr.; agent. U.
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 10). —
25-27, Irish American Trio, good; Claire Ben-
ton, very good; Webb A Harris, pleased; Elite
Palmer, good. 29-31, McClaln A Mack; Fay-
netta Munro; Wlnkler-Kress Trio.
FRANKLIN.
PORTLAND, MB.
PORTLAND (J. W. Greeley, mgr.; agent,
U. B. O. ; .rehearsal 10.30). — Three Romans,
excellent; Coyle A Morlll, very good; Leon
Rogee, tremendous; Rosamond Johnson's Seven
Sambo Girls, featured. Next week, the split
week policy will start for the summer season.
B. F. KEITH'S.— "The White Sister."
BIG NICKLE. — Rose Pltnof, drawing crowd-
ed houses.
JEFERSON (Julius Cahn, mgr.). — June 9,
Mme. Sarah Bernhardt.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West, June 6; Ringllng's
June 7.
ROANOKE, VA.
JEFFERSON (Isador Schwarti, mgr.; agent.
Norman Jefferles; rehearsal Monday and
Thursday 2.30).— 29-31. O'Dowd A O'Dowd,
good; Vera Belmont, fair; Miller A Mack,
clever. 1-3, The Frankfords; Martin Howard;
The Lathrop Trio. T. B.
SALT LAKE, UTAH.
ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent,
direct). — Week 21, Gllllngwater A Co., scored:
Coakley, Hanvey A Dunlevy, good; Leroy A
Paul, good; Ward A Hendler, good; Newbold
A Gibbon, liked; Robert De Mont Trio, good;
Great Orpheus, cancelled. Orpheum opened 28
with stock, headed by Franklyn Underwood
and Frances Slosson.
MAJESTIC (Harry Revler, mgr.).— "The
Rajah's Daughter," good.
GARRICK (D. D. Tarpey, mgr.; stock). —
Maude Fealey In "Billy," capacity business.
SHUBERT (Max Florence, mgr. ;.— Griffith
Hypnotic Co.
Sells-Floto circus. 22, sold out, good show.
Dick West, the balloon man. died In Sacra-
mento, Cal. 20. Performers of Sells-Floto took
took up collection for widow.
Lizzie Rooney's horse, "Hike," died In car
en route here 21.
The performers have organized an outing
:lub and will hold a big outing July 4.
OWEN.
SAN DIEGO, CAL.'
GARRICK (Wm. Tomklns, mgr.; agent. S-C;
tehearsal Monday 10);. — Week 22, Three
Lelghtons, good; Haskell A Renaud, fair;
Moore and Elliott, good; H. T. MacConnell,
very good; Wllmos Westony, artistic; Foy A
Clark, laughable.
PRINCESS (Fred Balllen, mgr.; agent, Bert
Levey; rehearsal Monday 10). — Prltzkow A
Rlancnard. pleased; Hampton A Stuart, ap-
plauded; Hance Smith, good.
1HIS (J. M. Dodge. mgr. : Ind.). --15-16. "Old
Homestead." Coming: Ferris Hartmon, In
"The Toymaker."
Coronado Tent City Band will assemble In
Boston, June 1, for a short eastern tour before
opening the summer season at Coronado
Beach, July 1.
Dick Ferris, manager of the Isthmus, left
for the east to get attractions for the ground
breaking ceremonies for the Panama 1916
Exposition to be held here.
L. T. DALEY.
SAVANNAH, OA.
LIBERTY (Frank A Hubert Bandy, mgrs.).
— Stock, to capacity attendance.
BIJOU (Charles W. Rex. mgr.; Wells' Cir-
cuit; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 2). —
Packed houses. 25-27, Fosto A Fuzzy, clever;
Cliff Watson, failure; DeNette Sisters, scored;
Watson A Little, hit. 29-31, Aginlta, versa-
tile; Rogers A Marvin, very good; Thos. H.
Dalton, scream; Ishlkawa Japs, marvelous.
June 1-3, Topping Trio; Billy Davis; James
McNally; The MacDonald Trio.
The summer season will be Inaugurated at
the Casino, Thunderbolt, June 11, with Van
Osten and his band as a special feature for
fifteen weeks. R. M. ARTHUR.
SEATTLE, WASH.
PANTAGES (Alex. Pantages, mgr.; agent,
direct; rehearsal Monday 11). — Week 22, El-
dld Trio, good; Fitch Cooper, laughs; Lyndon
A Dorman, laughs; Thomas Holer Co.,
pleased; Garden City Trio, singers, not come-
dians; Kraton, novel.
MOORE (Carl Reed, mgr.; agent, Cort). —
25-28. Blanche Ring, splendid business. 29.
"Santiago, the Prairie Judgment"; 6-11, Mar-
lowe A Sothern.
URAND (G. O. Barry, mgr.; agent. Cort). —
Week 21. "A Winning Miss." good attendance.
SEATTLE (Harry Cort, mgr.).— Week 21,
Stock; encouraging houses.
LOIS (Duncan Inverarlty, mgr.). — Week 21,
"At Cripple Creek," good attendances.
SHUBERT.— Coming: Blanche Ring; Both-
ern-Marlowe.
EMPRESS. — Bud Snyder, good; Homer Miles
A Co., good; BIJou & Hunson. good; Markee
Bros., please; Probst, good; Charles R. Sweet,
fair.
PRINCESS— Crenyoti; The Ahlbergs; Fried-
lander Bros.; Grace Delmnr. Business good.
ALHAMBRA. --Catherine Challoner A Co.;
Kartella Bros.; Marie Theresa. Business
fair.
GAIETY. — Swan A Rockwood; Barrlngton
A Howard; Wlllard Lee Hall; Robt. Groh.
Business fair. BEN.
SOUTH BEND, IND.
ORPHEUM (C. J. Allardt, mgr.; agent, W.
V. M. A.; rehearsal Monday and Thursday
12.30).— 29-31, Les Arados, fair; Will Dock-
ray, ordinary; John Brennan A Co.. good;
Knight A Deyer, and Great Lut* A Co., very
good. 1-4, Three Kelcy Sisters; Wentworth;
Vesta A Teddy; Armstrong A Co.; Malme
Harnlsh and Zarrow's Isle of Joy.
MAJESTIC (T. M. Moss, mgr.; agent, S-C;
rehearsal Monday 12.30). — Cook A Meyers,
good; Billy Conklin, fair.
SPRINGBROOK PARK CASINO (Carl W.
Cook, mgr.). — Stock.
Gentry brothers' show June 3.
H. 8. COHEN.
ST. PAUL, MINN.
METROPOLITAN. — Stock, business good.
GRAND. — Stock, average business.
TORONTO, ONT.
SHEA'S (J. Shea. mgr. ).— Ravollo, very
clever; Hooney A Bent, scored; Will H. Fox,
clever; Covington A Rose Wllbury, pleased;
Maria Racks A Brother, pleased; Merrill A
Frank Otto, hit; Frank Le Dent, good; Lyons
A Yosco, feature.
MAJESTIC (Peter F. Griffin, mgr.).— Morse
& Ray; Jack Mackle; Mellmar A Morris and
Baby Estella; Rusch Clare; Musical Seeley;
Mitchell A Brady.
SCARBORO BEACH (Geo. H. W. Morgan,
mgr. attractions). — Brooks A Klngsman; Mil-
lard Bros.; Mascagnls; Le Nolas.
HANLON'S POINT (L. Solman. mgr.).—
Volo; Harry Six.
GRAND (A. J. Small, mgr.). — Toronto Row-
ing Club Minstrels.
GAYKTY (T. R. Henry, mgr.).— "Golden
Crook." HARTLEY.
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FOR WEEK JUNE 5
WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED.
The routes are given from JUNE 4 to JUNE 11, Inclusive, dependent upon the open-
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are furnished VARIETY by artists. Addresses care newspapers, managers, or agents
will not be printed.
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LATER THAN WEDNESDAY MORNING TO INSURE PUBLICATION.
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Adair Art 2143 Van Buren Chicago
Adams Billy 89 Mllford Boston
Adams A Lewis 106 W Baker Atlanta
Admont Mltzel 3286 Broadway N Y
Adonis Orpheum Portland
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Altken Bros 234 Bedford Fall River
Altkens Great 2219 Gravier New Orleans
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Aldlnes The 2922 Cottage Grove Chicago
All Sldl 909 Spring Pittsburg
Allen Leon A Bertie 118 Central av Oshkosh
Alllnel Joseph 428 BloomAeld Hoboken N J
Alpine Troupe Forepaugh A Sells C R
Alqulst A Clayton 646 Bergen Brooklyn
Alrona Zoeller Troupe 269 Hemlock Brooklyn
Altus Bros 128 Cottage Auburn N Y
Alvarados Goats 1235 N Main Decatur 111
American Newsboys Hopkins Louisville
Anderson A Anderson 829 Dearborn Chicago
Andrews A Abbott Co 3962 Morgan St Louis
Antrim Harry 1 Glenwood av Wyncote Pa
Apdales Circus Orpheum Rockford 111
A poll OS 104 W 40 N Y
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Arberg A Wagner 611 E 78 N Y
Ardelle A Leslie 19 Broezel Rochester
Armanis Five Orpheum Oakland
Armstrong A Verne Royal Wellington N Z
Arthur Mae 16 Unity PI Boston
Asaki Brothers
This Week (May 29). Hammersteln's.
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Atkinson Harry 21 E 20 N Y
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Atwood Vera 17 W 68 N Y
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Elton Jane 244 W 116 N Y
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Hulbert A De Long 4416 Madison Chicago
Hunter Ethel 4029 Troost Kansas City
Hunter A Ross 820 So Senate av Indianapolis
Hurley F J 162 Magnolia av Elizabeth N J
Hutchinson Al 210 E 14 New York
Hyatt A Le Nore 1612 W Lanvale Baltimore
Hylands 28 Cherry Danbury, Conn
Hynde Bessie 618 Pearl Buffalo
I.
Ir.ge Clara 300 W 49 N Y
Inglls A Reading 192a Bower Jersey City
In^rams Two 1804 Story Boone la
Irwin Flo 227 W 45 New York
Irving Pearl Indian Lane Canton Mass
J.
Jackson H'ry A Kale 200 Huena Vista Yonkers
Jackson Alfred 80 E Tupper Buffalo
Jackson Cyclists Tower Blaekpi.ol Eng
Jacobs & Sardel o n Sin \ntoiiio T> v
Jeffries Torn 389 Bridge Bklyn
Jennings Jewell A Barlowe 3362 ArU'gt'n St L
Jess A Dell 1808 N 6 St Louis
Jewell Mildred 6 Alden Boston
Johnson Great 857 W 87 N Y
Johnson Honey 89 Tremont Camorldge Mass
Johnson Kid Sequin Tour South America
Johnson Bros 4k Johnson 6246 CallowhIII Phlla
Johnstone Cheater B 49 Lexington av N Y
Johnstons Musical Empire Liverpool Eng
Jones A Glllam Monogram f'hlcago
Jones * Rogers 1861 Park av New York
Jones Maud 60 W 186 N Y
Jones A Gaines 412 W 66 N Y
Jones 4k Moore 99 Kendal Boston
Jones A Whitehead 88 Boyden Newark N J
Juno A Wells 611 E 78 New York
K.
Kartello Bros Peterson N J
Kaufman Reba A Inez Folles Bcrgere Paris
Kaufmanns 240 E 86 Chicago
Keating 4k Murray Blakera Wlldwood N J Ind
Keaton 4k Barry 74 Boylston Boston
Keclcy 4k Parks 281 W 160 N Y
Kelfe 4k Zena 110 W 44 N Y
Kelt Jack 1162 16 Milwaukee
Kelly 4k Wentworth 1914 8 24 8t Joe Mo
Kelsey Sisters 4838 Chrlstlanta av Chicago
Kcltners 138 Colonial PI Dallas
Kendall Chas 4k Maldle 188 Alfred Detroit
Kenna Chas Pantages Los Angeles
Kennedy Joe 1181 N 8 Knoxvllle
Kenton Dorothy Whallonsburg N Y
Keough Edwin Continental Hotel 8an Fran
Kessner Rose 488 W 164 New York
Kldders Bert 4k Dorothy 1874 Clay Ban Fran
King Bros 811 4 av Schenectady
King Violet Winter Gard'n Blackpool Eng Ind
Klralfo Bros 1710 8 av Ovansvllle Ind
Koehler Grayce 5060 Calumet Chicago
Kohers Three 68 18 Wheeling W Va
Kolb 4k Miller Wigwam San Francisco Indef
Konerz Bros Hammerstelns N Y
Lacey Will 1516 Capital Washington
Lafayettes Two 186 Graham Oshkosh
Lamont Harry 4k Flo 20 Clinton Johnston NY
Lancaster 4k Miller 646 Jonea Oakland
Lane Goodwin 4k Lane 8718 Looust Phlla
Lane 4k Ardell 888 Genesee Rochester
Lane Eddie 805 E 78 New York
Lang Karl 273 Blckford av Memphis
Langdons Sheas Toronto
Lanlgan Joe 102 8 61 Philadelphia
Lansear Ward E 232 Schaefer Brooklyn
La Auto Girl 123 Alfred Detroit
La Blanche Mr 4k Mrs Jaok 8316 E Baltimore
La Cenfra A La Rue 8461 2 av New York
LaClalr 4k West Box 166 Bea Isle City N J
La Grange 4k Gordon 2808 Lucas av St Louis
La Maze Trio Wlntergarten Berlin
La Moines Musical 838 6 Baraboo Wis
La Nolle Ed 4k Helen 1707 N 16 Philadelphia
La Ponte Marg 128 W Commerce Ban Antonio
La Rue 4k Holmes 21 Llllle Newark
La Tour Irene 24 Atlantic Newark N J
La Vettes 1708 W 81 Kansas City
La Vine Edward Orpheum Duluth
La rose 226 Bleecker Brooklyn
Larrlvee & Lee 32 Shuter Montreal
Lashe Great 1611 Kater Philadelphia
Laurant Marie 114 W 45 N Y
Laurens Bert 207 W 87 N Y
Lavardes Lillian 1209 Union Hackensack N J
Lavlne 4k Inman 8201 E 81 Cleveland
Lawrence 4k Edwards 1440 Westm'r Providence
Lawrence 4k Wright 65 Copeland RoxburyMass
Layton Marie 262 E Indiana St Charles 111
Le Dent Frank Keiths Providence
Le Fevre 4k St John Grand Fargo N D
Le Grange 4k Gordon 2802 Lucas av St Louis
Le Hlrt 760 Clifford av Rochester
Le Pages 120 French Buffalo
Le Pearle 4k Bogart 401 Solome Springfield III
Le Roy Geo 3C W 115 N Y
Le Roy Vic 332 Everett Kansas City Kan
Le Roy Chas 1806 N J Baltimore
Le Roy 4k Adams 1812 Locust sv Erie Pa
Leahy Bros 259 East av Pawtucket R I
Lee Joe Kinsley Kan
Lee Rose 1040 Broadway Brooklyn
Lefflngwell Nat 4k Co 285 W 150 New York
Lenzs 1914 Newport av Chicago
Leonard A Drake 1099 Park PI Brooklyn
Mae Florence 48 Jefferson Bradford Pa
Main Ida Dunns Cafe San Francisco Indef
LE ROY *» PAUL
Comic Bar Performer.*
Next Week (June 12). Majestic. Chicago.
ORPHEUM TOUR. .M> PAIOK BMlTfT^Rep
Leslie Geo W Gayety Lynchburg Va
Leslie Genie 361 Tremont Boston
Leslie Frank 124 W 189 New York
Lester * Kellet 318 Falrmount av Jersey City
Lester Nina 272 Maple Lynn Mass
Levlno A Susie 14 Prospect W Haven Conn
Levitt 4k Falls 712 Cedar Syracuse
Levy Family 47 W 129 New York
Lewis A Lake 2411 Norton av Kansas City
Lewis Phil J 116 W 121 New York
Lewis Walt'r 4k Co 677 Wash'n Brookllne Mass
Llngermans 705 N 6 Philadelphia
Livingston Murry 830 E 163 N Y
Lloyd 4k Castano 104 E 61 New York
Loekhart A Webb 222 W 38 N Y
Loekwoods Musical 132 Cannon Poughkeepsle
Lois A Love 2914 2 Brooklyn
London & Rlker 32 W 98 New York
Londons Four 201 N 3 Reading Pa
Torch Family Orpheum Winnipeg
Ne\t We. k (.Line f, ) . 1M.I/I. < - llleaj;o
Lowe Musical 37 Ridge av Rutherford N J
Luce 4k Luce f»2<> N Broad Philadelphia
Lynch Hazel 3f.fi Norwood av Grand Rapids
Lynch Jack !'.'< Houston Newark
Lynn Roy Box t.li Jefferson City Term
Lvon 4k Atwood Dunns Cafe San Finn indef
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Mack A <'o l.ee r,r,f> S State Chicago
Mack Floyd ft *.♦ S 4 Ohio Chicago
Macy Maud Hall 2618 E 26 Sheepshead Bay
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M alloy Dannie 11 Olen Morris Toronto
Malvern Troupe Fairbanks Springfield O
Manning Frank 866 Bedford av Brooklyn
Manning Trio 70 Clacy Orand Rapids
Mantells Marionettes Princess St Louis
Marathon Quartet Star Westerly R I
Marcous 819 Laflln Chicago
Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopkins Brooklyn
Marlon Cliff Grant Hotel Chicago
Mario Aldo Trio 804 W 84 N Y
Marsh 4k Mlddleton 19 Dyer av Everett If
Marsh Chaa 909 14 Milwaukee
BOB MATTHEWS
606 Gaiety Theatre Bldg.,
Broadway and 46th St., New York.
THE MATTHEWS AMUSEMENT CO.
Marshall 4k Anderson McFaddens Flats Co
Martha Mile 68 W 91 New York
Martina Carl 4b Rudolph 4IT W IT Now York
Matthews Mabel 8991 Burling Chicago
Matthews Harry 4k Mae 140 W 17 PI Los Ang
Matthleson Walter 849 W Ohio Chicago
Maxima Models Orpheum Duluth
Mayne Elisabeth H 144 B 48 Now York
Mays. Musical Four 194 W Oak Chicago
McCann Geraldine 4k Co 709 Park Johnston Pa
McCarthy 4k Barth 8901 Missouri av St Louis
Mc Carvers Grand Cleveland
McClaln M 8881 Madison av Pittsburg
McConnell Sisters 1847 Madison Chicago
McCormlck 4k Irving 1810 Oravesend av Bklyn
Orpheum Tour.
Next Week (June 4), Orpheum, Spokane.
Direction. ALBBE, WRBBB 49 BVANB.
McCune 4k Grant 686 Benton Pittsburg
McDowell John 4k Alice 687 6 Detroit
McGarry 4k Harris 881 Palmer Toledo
McGuIre Tuts 69 High Detroit
McLain Sisters 88 Miller av Providence
MacMUlan Violet Los Angeles
McNaliys Four 889 W 88 New York
McNamee 41 Smith Poughkeepsle
MacNIchol Jas Charlottetown Canada
Mc Waters 4k Tyson 471 60 Brooklyn
Mendelsohn Jack 168 W 68 New York
Menetekel 104 B 14 New York
Meredith 8lstera 89 W 66 New York
Merrltt Raymond 178 Tremont Pasadena Cat
Methen Sisters 18 Culton Springfield Mass
Meyer David 1684 Central av Cincinnati
Michael 4k Michael 880 W 98 New York
Milam A DuBols 234 W 62 N Y
Military Trio 679 B 94 Peterson
Miller 4k Mack 8641 Federal Phlla
Miller 4k Princeton 88 Olney Providence
Miller Theresa 118 W Grand av Oklahoma
Mlllman Trio Stoll Circuit England
Mills 4k Moulton 88 Rose Buffalo
Milton 4k De Long Sisters Coliseum London
Mints 4k Palmer 1806 N 7 Philadelphia
Mlskel Hunt 4k Miller 108 14 Cincinnati
Mitchell 4k Cain Empire Johannesburg
Molasso G Cardenas Cuba
Moller Harry 34 BIymer Delaware O
Montambo 4k Bartelll 40 B Liberty Waterbury
Montgomery Harry 164 B 124 New York
Moore Geo W 3164 Cedar Phlla
Morgan Bros 2626 E Madison Philadelphia
Morgan King 4k Thompson 81s 608 B 41 Chic
Morgan Meyers 4k Mike 1286 W 86 Phlla
Morris 4k Wortman 188 N Law Allentown Pa
Morris 4k Kramer 1306 St John PI Bklyn
Morris Mildred 4k Co 260 W 86 New York
Morton 4k Keenan 674 11 Brooklyn
Motoglrl 363 W 46 N Y
Mowatts Hip London Indef
Mozarts Alrdomo Chattanooga
Mueller 4k Mueller 116 8 Wcadock av Saginaw
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Mullcr Maud C01 W 161 N Y
Murray A Alvln Great Alblnl Co
My Fancy 12 Adams Strand London
Myers A MacBryde 162 6 av Troy N Y
Myllc 4k Orth Muscoda Wis
N.
Nazario Nat 4k Co 3101 Tracy av Kansas City
Neary BIIbb 4k Roso 469 E Main Bridgeport
Nelson Bert A 1042 N Humboldt Chicago
Nelson Oswald A Borger 160 E 128 N Y
Newhoff A Phelps 12 W 117 N Y
Nonette r.17 Flatbush av Brooklyn
Norton C Porter 6342 Kimbark av Chicago
Norwalk Eddie 696 Prospect av Bronx N Y
Nona Bertha Gerard Hotel N Y
O'Connor Trio 706 W Allegheny av Phlla
O'Dell A Gllmore 1146 Monroe Chicago
o Donnell J R 132 E 124 N Y
Onden Gertrude II 2836 N Mozart Chicago
Oliver Jack Barnum 4k Bailey C R
Omar 262 W 36 N Y
O'Neill A Regenery 692 Warren Bridgeport
O'Ronrke A Atkinson 1848 E 65 Cleveland
otr '.'has F 131 W 41 N Y l
Orren A McKcnzle 606 East Spring Ohio
Ott Phil 178A Tremont Boston
Owens Dorothy Mae 3047 90 Chicago
Ozavs The 48 Klnscl av Kenmore N Y
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Pal mo Esther Mile 121 B 46 Chicago
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Pnrker A Morrell 187 Hopkins Bklyn
Pnrvls Geo W 2634 N Franklin Philadelphia
Patterson Ram 29 W 131 N T
Pnullnetto ft Plquo 4S24 Wain Frankford Pa
Paull ft Ryholda 169 County New Bedford
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Pearl Marty 32 Marcy av Bklyn
Pederson Bros 636 Grecnbush Milwaukee
Pelots The 161 Westminster av Atlantic City
Pepper Twins Lindsay Can
Poro & Wilson Bijou Jackson Mich
Perry Frank L 74 7 Buchanan Minneapolis
Peter the Great 422 Bl'mfleld av Hoboken N J
Phillips Mondane Calvert Hotel N T
Phillips Samuel 316 Classon av Brooklyn
Piccolo Midgets Box 23 Phoenicia N T
Plaano ft Bingham 60 Christie Gloversvllle
Plsano Yen 16 Charles Lynn Mass
Potter A. Harris 6330 Wayne av Chicago
Powell Eddie 2314 Chelsea Kansasu-Clty
Powers Elephants 746 Forest av N T
Price Harry M 823 Kelly Bronx N T
Prices Jolly 1629 Arch Philadelphia
Priors The Tukulla Wash
Proctor Sisters 1112 Halsey Brooklyn
Prosit Trio Rlngllng Bros C R
Quartette A 763 Home N T
Qulgg & Nlckerson Follies of 1910
Qulnlan Josle 644 N Clark Chicago
Raceford Roy 602 W 172 N Y
Ralmund Jim 37 E Adams Chicago
Rainbow Sisters 840 14 San Francisco
Rapier John 178 Cole av Dallas
Itawla A Von Kaufman 2027 Kansas av K C
Hay Eugene 6602 Prairie av Chicago
Ray A Bums 287 Balnbrldge Brooklyn
Raymond Clara 141 Lawrence Brooklyn
Raymond Great Barcelona Spain
Haymore A Co 147 W 96 N Y
Redmond Trio 26.1 Halsey Bklyn
Redner Thomaa A Co 972 Hudson av Detroit
Redway Juggling 141 Inspector Montreal
Keed Bros Trevett Chicago
Reed A Earl 236 E 62 Los Angeles
RelTkln Joe 163 Dudley Providence
Regal Trio 116 W Wash PI N Y
Held Sisters 46 Broad Elisabeth N J
Relnflelds Minstrels O H Greenville Miss
Remy A Soper 1232 N Alden Phlla
Rcnallee The 2064 Sutter San Francisco
Renzetta A La Rue 2321 So Hicks Phlla
Rose Len 1021 Cherry Phlla
THE REXOS
Next Week (June 4), Orpheum, Spokane.
Dlrostlsa. FAT CABBY.
Reynard Ed Majestic Chicago
Reynolds A Donegan Palace London
Rhoads Marionettes S3 W 8 Chester Pa
Rice Frank A Truman 8088 Sheffield av Chic
Rich A Howard 214 E 19 N Y
Rich A Rich 2493 Milwaukee av Chicago
Richard Bros 116 E 3 New York
Riley A Ahearn 86 Plant Dayton O
Rio Al C 230 W 146 N Y
Rlpon Alf 645 E 87 New York
Rltter A Bovey 49 BIHerlca Boston
Rltter A Foster Oxford London
Roberta C E 1861 Sherman av Denver
Roberts A Downey 86 Lafayette Detroit
Robinsons The 901 Hawthorne av Minneapolis
Robinson Wm C 3 Granville London
Rock A Rol 1610 Indiana av Chicago
Roeder A Lester 314 Broadway Buffalo
Rogers A Macklntoah 3 Claremont pi Montclalr
Roland A Morln 208 Middlesex Lowell
Rohinde Geo S Box 290 Cumberland Md
Ro Nero 412 S George Rome N Y
Roaalre A Doreto Ranlons Superba
Rore Lane A Kelgard 126 W 43 N Y
Rose Clailna 6026 67 Brooklyn
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Ross A Lewis Hip Devonport Eng
Ross Sisters 65 Cumerford Providence
RopsIs Musical Novelty 218 W 48 N Y
Russell A Davis 1316 High Springfield O
RutlndKe Frank Spring Lake Mich
Rye Geo W 116 4 Ft Smith Ark
Ryno & Rmnrion 161 W 174 N Y
S.
THE SALAMBOS
SO Circuit until middle Julr
Address care VARIETY. Chicago
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Sanders * La Mar 1327 6 av N Y
Snnfonl * Darlington 2337 Fo Warnock Phlla
Sivoy \- Savny (» 11 Wntfrvllle Me
Sc.'inion W J 151)1 Vlnewood Detroit
Scarlet & Scarlet 918 Longwood av N Y
Scherc r * Newklrk 18 Goodell Buffalo
Schilling Wm 1000 K Lanvale Baltimore
Sclntella t» 88 Lyell uv Rochester
Scott Geo 877 8 4 Bklyn
Scott * Yost 40 Mornlngslde av N Y
Scully Will P I Webster pi Brooklyn
Selby Hal M 394 Schiller Bldg Chicago
8ensell Jean S14 Eleanore Pittsburg
Sevengala 624 Abel Baston Pa
Sexton Chas B 8849 Johnston Chicago
Seymour Nellie 111 Manhattan N Y
Shea Thos E 1414 Pine Orove av Chicago
Sheck * Darvllls 1028 N Clark Chicago
Shedmans Dogs Dumont N J
Shepperley Sisters 860 Dovecourt Toronto
Sherlock Frank 614 W IIS N Y
Sherlock * Holmes 8604 Ridge Philadelphia
Shermans Two 861 St Emsnuel Mobile
Sherry Jos V Sparks Circus C R
Shields The 207 City Hall New Orleans
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Slddons A Earle 8644 So 8 Philadelphii
Slegel 4k Matthews 824 Dearborn Chicago
Simmons A Carmontelle 383 Clinton Bklyn
Slmms Al 18 E 106 N Y
Slmms Wlllard 4436 Ellis av Chicago
Slater 4k Finch 10 N 8 Vlncennes Ind
Small Johnnie * Slaters 680 Lenox av N Y
Smlrl 4k Kessner 488 W 144 N Y
Smith Allen 1241 Jefferson sv Brooklyn
Smith 4k Adams 408 So Halstead Chicago
Smith 4k Brown 1824 St John Toledo
Spears The 47 Clinton Everett Mass
Spencer 4k Austin 8110 E Philadelphia
Springer 4k Church 8 Esther Terrace Pittafleld
Stadium Trio St Charles Hotel Chicago
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Stedman Al 4k Fannie 686 6 So Boston
Stelnert Thomas Trio 681 Lenox av N Y
Steppe A H 38 Barclay Newark
Stepping Trio S90S N 6 PhlU
Stevens E J 498 Marlon Bklyn
Stevens Paul 333 W 28 New York
Stewart 4k Earl 126 Euclid Woodbury N J
Stlpps Musical Pantages Portland
Stokes 4k Ryan 8106 Bayard Wilmington Del
St James 4k Da ere 168 W 34 N Y
St John 4k McCracken 6161 Chcstnu; TMiiln
Storscheln H 2632 Atlantic Brooklyn
Stubblcfleld Trie 6808 Maple sv St Louis
Sullivan Danl J 4k Co 1917 W 61 Cleveland
Sully A Phelps 2310 Bolton Philadelphia
Sutton 4k Sutton 3918 W 8 Duluth
Sweeney 4k Rooney 1320 Wyoming \v Detroit
£>\vlsh»r 4k Evans 1147 W Huron Chicago
Sylvester Plymouth Hotel Hoboken N J
S>m»nds Alfaretts 14C So 11 Philadelphia
Bytx A S>ix 140 Mortis Philadelphia
Tambo 4k Tambo Olympla 8horedltch Eng
Tangley Pearl 67 8 Clark Chicago
Taylor Mae 2308 S 12 Phlla
Tavlor 4k Tenny 2840 Ridge sv Phlla
Temple 4k O'Brien 429 E 8 Fargo N D
Trrrill Frank 4k Fred 367 N Orkney Phlla
Thomas 4k Hamilton 667 Dearborn av Chicago
Tnonni £ Wright 686 N Clark Chicago
". Iiomson Harry 1284 Putnam av Brooklyn
Thome Mr A Mrs Harry 276 W 141 N Y
Thornes Juggling 68 Rose Buffalo
Thornton Geo A 896 Broome N Y
Thurston Leslie 1888 12 Washington
Tldmarsh Fred 4k Co 1234 Tatnall Wilmington
Tlnney Frank Majestic Chicago
Tlvoll Quartette Orlswold Cafe Detroit Indef
Tops Topsy 4k Tops 8442 W School Chicago
Torcat ft Flor D Allza White City Chicago
Tracy Julia Raymond Bartholdl Inn N Y
Travers Bell 207 W 88 N Y
Travers Phil 6 E 116 N Y
Travers Roland 221 W 48 N Y
Tremalnes Mul's 230 Caldwell Jacksonville III
Trevett Quartet Monarch Hotel Chicago
Trlllers Buffalo Bills C R
Troubadours Three 247 W 34 N Y
Troupers Three Tampa Fla
Troxell 4k Wlnchell 804 8 N Seattle
Tumbling Toms 8789 Fulton Bklyn
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James E. Plunkett, Mgr.
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Ullne Arthur M 1759 W Lake Chicago
Unique Comedy Trio 1927 Nicholas Phlla
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Valadona Les 34 Brewer Newport R I
Valdare Bessie 306 W 97 N Y
Valentine ft Bell 1451 W 103 Chicago
Valletta ft Lamson 1329 St Clark Cleveland
Van Dalle Sisters 614 W 135 N Y
Van Epps Jack Majestic Auburn N Y
Van Horn Bobby 139 Best Dayton O
Vardelles Lowell Mich
Variety Comedy Trio 1616 Berth Indianapolis
Vassar ft Arken 324 Chriatopher Bklyn
Vass Victor V 26 Hasklns Providence
Vedmar Rene 8886 Broadway N Y
Venetian Serenaders 474 Blackhawk Chicago
Vernon ft Parker 187 Hopkins Brooklyn
Village Comedy Four 1912 Ringgold Phlla
Vincent A Slager 820 Olive Indianapolis
Viola Otto Empire London
Vloletta Jolly 41 Lelpslger Berlin Ger
Voelkcr Mr ft Mrs 628 W 161 N Y
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Walker Musical 1624 Brookslde Indianapolis
Walker & Sturm Garrlck San Diego Cal
Wallers A West 84 3 7 Vernon Chicago
Walters John Lyric Ft Wayne Ind Indef
Walton Fred 4114 Clarendon av Chicago
Ward Billy 199 Myrtle av Bklyn
Warde Mack 300 W 70 New York
Warren ft Dale 1310 8 Carlisle Phlla
Washburn Dot 1930 Mohawk Chicago
Washer Hroa Oakland Ky
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Weaver Frank ft Co 1704 N 9 Baltimore
Well John 6 Krusstadt Rotterdam
Welch Jss A 311 E 14 New York
West Al 608 B Ohio Pittsburg
West Sisters 1413 Jefferson av Brooklyn N Y
West ft Denton 1|6 W Cedar Kalamasoo
Western Union Trio 3241 B Clearfield Phlla
Weston Edgar O H Hartford Conn
Weston Dan B 141 W 114 N Y
Westons Models 804 W 120 N Y
Wetherlll 88 W 8 Chester Pa
Wheeler Sisters 1441 7 Philadelphia
Wheelera 41 E Ohio Chicago
White ft Perry Forsyth Atlanta
White Harry 1009 Ashland av Baltimore
White Kane A White 898 Vermont Bklyn
Whiteside Ethel 866 W 67 N Y
Whiting ft Bohne 868 W 89 N Y
Whitman Frank 183 Greenwich Reading Pa
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Whitney Tillle 16 Ksns Buffalo
Wlchert Grace 8088 Michigan av Chicago
Wilder Marshall Atlantlo City N J
Wllkens ft Wllkens 848 Willis av N Y
Williams Clara 8460 Tremont Cleveland
Williams Cowboy 4718 Upland Philadelphia
Williams Chas 8436 Rutgers 8t Louis
Williams Ed A Florence 94 W 108 N T
Williams ft De Croteau 1 Ashton sq Lynn Mass
Williams A Gilbert 1010 Marshfleld sv Chic
Williams A Stevens 8516 Calumet Chicago
Wllllama A Sterling Box 1 Detroit
Wllllaon Herbert Al Fields Minstrels
Wilson Lottie 2208 Clifton av Chloago
Wilson Al and May Dorp Schenectady Indef
Wilson Llssle 176 Franklin Buffalo
Wilson Patter Tom 2646 7 Av N Y
Wilson A Cumby 2283 7 av N Y
Wilson A Plnkney 807 W 16 Kansas City
Wlnfleld A Shannon 377 B Mllw'kee sv Detroit
Winkler Kress Trio Vlens New Bedford Msss
Wise A Milton Brennan Circuit New Zealand
Wlthrow A Glover Holty Tolty Co
Wolf A Lee 824 Woodlawn av Toledo
Wood Ollle 600 W 144 New York
Woodall Billy 420 Flrat av Nashville
Work A Ower Empire London Indef
Xavlers Four 2144 W 20 Chicago
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Yeoman Geo 4666 Gibson av 8t Louis
Young Ollle A April Palaco London
Young A Phelps 1018 Bsker Evans vl lie Ind
Young Sisters 2748 Henry Coney Island
Zanclga 36 Cliff av E Portchester N Y
Zanfrellaa 131 Brixton London
Zeda Harry L 1328 Cambria Philadelphia
Zeiser A Thorne Wlllards Temple of Music
Zell A Rodgers 67 So Clark Chicago
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6 Terre Haute Ind 6 Danville III
Buffalo Bill A Pawnee Bill June 8 Lawrence
Maas 12 Concord N H
Cole A Rice June 6 Ernest Pa 6 Iselln 7 Mar-
lon Center 8 Brockwayvllle 9 Rldgway 10
Mt Jewett 12 Elllcottvllle N Y 18 Sprlng-
vllle 14 Machlas 16 Perry 16 Silver Springs
Hagenbeck Wallace 2 Detroit, Mich 8 Mt
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Perlman ft Stanley
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Personl ft Halllday
(C)
Peterson John (C)
Plquo Harry
Pixley Gus
Portlelo Carrie (C)
Powers John ft Jessie
(C)
Quirk Jane A Billy
R.
Ramey Marie
Randol Allen (C)
Rapol Leo (C)
Rattray Allan (S F)
Ray Eva (C)
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hard fibre, wouldn't you wonder why you used the heavy, old-fashioned, canvas-covered, wood
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MR. MANAGER: — Are you losing money this warm weather? Write me for Ideas as well
as acts that will get you results.
FREEMAN BERNSTEIN
Manager, Promoter and Producer of Vaudeville Acta,
HEIDELBERG BLDG., Bway and 4 Id St.. NEW YORK (Suite 406)
OPEN NIGHT AND DAT.
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Proprietors Brennan'o Amphitheatreo, Ltd.
Capital, £200.000 ($800,000).
Governing Director, Mr. JAMES BRBNNAN.
CIRCUIT:
National Amphitheatre, Sydney.
Qaloty Theatre, Melbourne.
Amphitheatre, Melbourne.
Amphitheatre, Newcastle
His Majesty's Theatre, Hobart.
Theatre Royal, Brisbane.
Amphitheatre, Newtown.
WANTED AT ONCE.
SPECIALTY ACTS, COMEDIANS. SOUBRETS.
Must be First Class
It Soeeeaetve Wookot Optloa 16 Weoko Moro.
Transportation paid, Vancouver to Sydney,
ono way or both ways, according to salary
demanded.
All transportation paid in Australia.
Ono performance per night, Matinees: Wed-
nesday, Saturday and holldaya No Sunday
work.
NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON
CONTRACTS.
All Communications: Booking Department,
National Amphitheatre, SYDNEY, Australia.
Cable Address: "PENDANT."
NOTE: No Australian agent has authority
to book for Brennan's Amphitheatres, Ltd.
WANTED — 12 Minstrel Men for 12 months'
work- Must be good performers.
BORNHAUPT
INTERNATIONAL AGENT.
IB Oalerlo Du Rol. Brnaoela
Vaudeville Headliners
■nd Good Standard Acts
If you have an open week you want to fill at
ahort notice, write to W. L. DOCK8TADER.
GARRICK THEATRE, WILMINGTON, DEL
Can close Saturday night and make any city
east of Chicago to open Monday night.
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FAMOUS VARIE-
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Always Vaoanoles for Qoed Aots
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Raymond Alice (C)
Red Raven Cadets
Redwood & Gordon
(0)
Reeco Arthur
Reed John P (C)
Remington Mamie
Revere Eleanor
Reynolds Mrs M (C)
Reynolds & Rose (C)
Rice Nancy Loe (C)
Rlnaldo
Roach Arthur
Robertson Esther
Robinson Alice (C)
Robinson & Burnett
(C)
Rock Wm
Rockway & Conway
(C)
Rose Edith (C)
Rooetta
Royal Jack
Rudd Joe A
Russo D W
St Albyn Edmond O
Scott Hros
Shcehan Jack (C)
Shocnfelt Jos
Shrodes Chas W
Shubert Musical Trio
Siege] Emma
Sloan Wrn H
Smallcy Ed (C)
Spears Bert & Emma
Staoey Delia
Stafford May
Startup Harry (C)
Steeley ft Edwards
Stern Sam
Steter Zouaves
Strong Nellie (S F)
Sturm Geo (8 F)
Sweeney ft Itooney
(C)
Swor Bert
Taylor Sarah ((')
Thurber Nettle
Tom Jack
Toomcr Henry B (C)
Van Chas E (P)
Van Jack (S F)
Vassar Milton C
Verdi Verona
Vi< torlne Myrtle ((' )
Vincent Mra B B
(S F)
W.
Walton Bros
Webber Chas D (C)
Weber Joe (C)
We C'hok Be (C)
Wesson Frunk
West Sadie (C)
Westcott .1
Weston Lucy
White Jesse
Wilhelmn .John
Wilkcns & Wilkens
Williams George
Williams & Warner
Wills Nat
Wilson Grace (C)
Wilson Hazel
Winchester Ed (C)
Winstons Seals
Woodwards Seals
Wynn Bessie
Zanora Jim
Zimmerman Willy
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Direct to EXECUTIVE OFFICE8: 144-160 POWELL STREET, San Francisco, Calif.
N. B.— WE ADVANCE FARES TO REAL ACTS.
EUROPEAN OFFICE
BERLIN, GERMANY
RICHARD PITROT.
Representative.
LOUIS PINCU8.
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Pantages Circuit
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ALEXANDER PANTAGES
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SEATTLE
OFFICES
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CHICAGO
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PERFORMERS — If you have one or more weeks oj>en. write, wi re or phone.
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F. GRIFFIN, Booking Agent, Crlffln Vaudeville Circuit, Variety Theatre Bldg., Toronto, Can.
CONFIDENCE
pam.T6isia.Vaso.
IME.14lt..l.V. Tot
StsrvesMt
of your customers Is required to build up a successful business.
I have arranged STEAMSHIP accommodations 4 TIMES for
Jean Clermont, Arnold De Blerc, Jordan and Harvey, Alice Lloyd;
8 TIME8 for Belleclalre Bros., Sam Elton, Imro Fox, W. C.
Fields, Hardeen, Arthur Trlnce, etc Let me arrange YOUR
teamshlp accommodations; also, railroad tickets.
Australian Vaudeville Agency
J.
Head Office. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
I INI, Director
Cable Address " Niab "
Representing
Theatres In
Illinois,
Indiana.
Affiliated With
F.dw. i. Flshor
Circuit,
Hurt Ltivy Circuit
and
Holt Hurua Circuit
Using Illinois State Contracts Only
Barrett-Curtis Vaudeville Circuit
Michigan Ohio CHILLY BUILDING, HIUTK 214-215
and Canada 35 (old numlmr 107) DEAKBOKN HTItKKT, CHICAGO, ILL.
Western States Vaudeville Ass'n.
ELLA HERBERT WESTON, General Manager
Now Booking Acts In the West. Short Jumps. No Act Too Big.
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VARIETY
THE VENTRILOQUIST WITH A
PRODUCTION
ED. F.
REYNARD
Presents Beth Dewberry and Jawn Jawnson In
"A MORNING IN HICK8VILLE."
Direction JACK LEVY.
Gene Hughes
Manager, Promoter and Producer of Vaude-
ville Acta
What to produce, and how to succeed.
Authors please note: Comunlcatlons so-
licited.
Putnam Building, New York.
ELLIS
MONA
BLAMPHIN and HEW!
Tht ChiwpiM Siatcfi tf VmJevillc
FOB SALE r
WIGGIN'S FARM
Apply to THE OHADWICX TRIO
Stuart Barnes
JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT. Manager.
To Managers
We wish to warn all against a French Quartet
that is working under our name. Address all
communications for the original
CADETS DE GASC06NE
to our agent
PAT CASEY
■•■ m MITD TIM! tasjrtaaarbJ MMMMCVIC8
"Far m ulvaice of all copies."— Sime.
HARRY FOX
AND
Millership Sisters
Direction, PAT CASEY
K. HASSAN
BENABDIC
AND WIFE
In the
11 Mohamidahcn's
Dream "
Presenting an Act of
the Orient
It Isn't the name that makes the act —
It's the act that makes the name.
THE KINO OF IRELAND
JAMES B. DONOVAN
RENA ARNOLD
QUEEN OF VAUDEVILLE
DOING WELL, THANK YOU.
Director nnd Advisor, King K. C.
Did we do It to them at the Forsyth, At-
lanta, Ob., last week? Well, I should say
we did we. Just kind of glance over It:
The Atlanta Georgian and News, Tuesday,
May 23, 1911.
"Those Three Hoys" had to almost play
their fingers off and sing themselves hoarse
before they could break away from their
audiences. Their songs are snappy and mostly
new, but It didn't make any difference as to
the newness of the songs, for the applause
was so deafening and the encores so numer-
ous that It is hard to tell which the audience
liked best. THelr entire art Is undoubtedly In
(he top-liner class In every senne of the word.
Very Atlantly yours, and will see you all In
New York City next week.
"THOSE THREE HOYS.''
VARDON. PERRY and WILBER
JOOK
McKAY
Scotch Comic
Second to None.
In Philadelphia last
week. Pat White, Jack
Kenny, Crazy LaDent, me;
we all met. Officer, take us
In. Best regards to Mike
Scott.
Com. VARIETY.
JOtl
*rUT
IfMCI I.
a son i Heeler
Direction Max Hart, Putnam Bids;., N. Y. C.
GENE
FR*D
A
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A HOT SCOTCH
S. and ('. Second Time
Sail for Australia. Sept 7t)i, 1911
Carlton
Sisters
Dainty Singers and Oancers
When answering advertisements
Marcus - Gartelle
In their eketoa
"Skatorial RollerUm"
JAMBS PLUNKBTT, Mar.
MAX
GRACE
Ritter - Foster
ACROSS THE POND
Address care VAUDEVILLE CLUB
9R Charing Cross Road, London, Eng.
GAVIN -PLATT
THE
PEACHES
Presenting "TRAVELING A LA CART"
GEO. WOLFORD BARRT,
(No. 7 Hawthorne Are., Clifton. N. J.)
HARRY L. WEBB
Direction A if. T. Wilton.
JOHNNIE
COLEMAN
The original Scotch lad with a somewhat
different monologue, singing his own songs.
First lime in this country.
A big hit In San Francisco.
Keep Yer Eye on Johnnie.
HERMAN
Agent. PAT CASEY
THE
ORIGINAL
WILL LACEY
CYCLING COMEDIAN
"LISTEN TO ME"
I have travelled the entire
United States, from coast to
coast, and from Canada to the
Gulf ot Mexico, ami I have met
I dare Hay as clover critics of
both sexes (men and women ) as
there is in our (ilorious Nation,
and I have failed to find a man
living that didn't have his equal
in the opposite sex
PER ROD.. 1516 N CAPITAL ST.,
WASHINGTON
The Fellow That Waltzes and
Sings on One Wheel
Z' — 3 *-
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REEVES
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THE ORIGINAL DRUNK.
"FOLLIES OF 1910."
Management F. ZEIGFELD, JR.. '08, '09. '10.
BARRY m WOLFORD
Home on the Hill for the Summer. Next
Seaaon, GEO. WOLFORD BARRT, 8ucceaeor
to Barry A Wolford. New line of goods from
the aame manufacturers. 8 Hawthorne Are.,
Clifton, N. J.
JAMES E. PLUNKETT, Mgr. Sales Dept.
Sam J. Curtis
And Co.
Melody and Mirth.
In the original "8CHOOL ACT."
All music arranged by Oeo. Botaford.
This Week (May 29), Hammcrsteln's.
Week Juno 12. Young's Pier, Atlantic City.
Marshall P. Wilder
ATLANTIC CITY, If. J.
Sell 'Phone 1M.
CHAS. F. SEMON
"THE NARROW FELLER 9 *
CHARLES AHEARN
Direction, ALBEE, WEBER
kindly mention VARIETY.
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CATES
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The Unusual Comedienne
Colonial Now. Orpheum, Brooklyn, Next Week (June 3)
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GOOD CHORUS GIRLS
ii
SHOW PONIES
and "MEDIUMS"
99
For WILLIAMS' ATTRACTIONS ■—»-*«--
" BROADWAY GAIETY GIRLS "
(OPEN EARLY IN JULY) (520-521) KNICKERBOCKER THEATRE BLDG.
Address SIM WILLIAMS, 1402 Broadway, New York City Can Use A1 Sister Act
Comedy Four
DARCY HILDEBRAND O'NEILL FARLEY
JOE DARCY, Manager
m ROBINSON and BURNETTj™
COMING E
Hi U
ORF^MEIIJIN/I CIRCUI
Put There by
PAT CASEY
Next Week (June 5) Majestic, Chicago
When answering advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY.
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VARIETY
In returning from the Second Tour ('09-* 10, * 1 0-* 1 1 ) of the
Orpheum Circuit
MISS
ALICE LLOYD
Desires to acknowledge her appreciation to Messrs. MARTIN
BECK, MORRIS MEYERFELD, Jr., and THE
STAFFS OF THE ORPHEUM THEATRES (IN
FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE STAGE) for the
uniformly courteous attention and treatment accorded, which
caused the Orpheum Circuit engagements to be the most
pleasant tours Miss Lloyd has ever fulfilled.
The pleasure was heightened through Miss Lloyd, on
her second visit in the West, having had the honor to again
take the high water box office records, above those created by
her during the first Orpheum trip.
Sailing on Mauretania for England, June 1 4. Returning
in September to star under management of Messrs. Werba &
Luescher in a new light operatic production.
I
When answering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY.
Vol. XXIII. No. i.
JUNE 10, 1911.
PRICE TEN CENTS
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE
WHITE RATS OF AMERICA
By J. O. NUGENT
"// you can bear to hear the truths you have spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
And watch the thing you gave your life to broken,
And stoop to build it up with worn-out tools."
KIPLING.
New York, June 5.
To the members of the Old White
Rats throughout the world as their
names stood before the name of the
order was changed, I wish to state my
view of loyalty and my unchangeable
convictions regarding the nature of
my obligations. My recent letter on
organizations as published in Variety
despite its Impartiality, has brought
forth various uses of my name. Two
of them in last week's Variety, one
from Mr. William Gould and one from
the Vaudeville Manager's Protective
Assn., and a reproduction from the
Clipper by the Player.
I did not involve any of these in
my article. If they choose to involve
themselves, they should not at least
involve me unfairly. My article goes
as it lays, but I do not feel called
upon to discuss it further. So far as
it is true, it will stand the test of
time, and no matter who wins or loses
in the present crisis my opinions
will remain exactly the same.
In all that I have said — or may
say — please be it remembered that I
represent no one's opinions but my
own and have not exchanged ideas,
directly or indirectly, with either
the Clipper, the V. M. P. A., the
Player, or Mr. Gould, before or since
my letter was written. I allowed my
letter to be published because I did
not care to be misrepresented, and 1
am writing this for the same reason.
I only claim the right to do my own
thinking. Others may do the same.
My conclusions are the only ones
to which a just sense of my obliga-
tions will allow me to arrive at, that
is why I address this to the White
Rats of America.
I will make it so plain this time
that no two constructions can be placed
upon it.
So far as vaudeville is concerned,
I have four obligations. First: — I
am a free-born citizen of the United
States, and must take it as the
first obligation as all the others must
logically be contained in it. Second:
-— I am a member of the American
Federation of Labor and have been
for thirty-five years or so, with an
honorary card dated twenty-five years
ago. Third: — I am a member of the
White Rats of America, although I
have never been permitted to vote
upon or had knowledge of the merger
of the Actors' Union until It was all
over — and even yet have received no
official notice of same, nor of the ar-
rangement with the Federation of
Labor. If these things were regu-
larly voted upon and expressed the
will of the majority of the Old White
Rats I certainly do not feel called
upon to complicate matters by a re-
quest of "referendum" proceedings or
a re-voting on those measures by the
entire membership of the order, al-
though I am strongly of the impres-
sion that these measures did not ex-
press the general will. I hope I can
be convinced that I am wrong in this,
not that my persona] impression is
important, but that I know this feel-
ing is held by many, who, for reasons
best known to themselves, do not feel
disposed to express themselves. For
my part I think tliat when honest
harmony is the honest object, the con-
servatism which remains silent upon
that with which it silently disagrees is
a wrong idea of obligation.
And lastly, I am a vaudeville per-
former, who makes his living in that
profession and must, in the pursuit
of that profession, earn the means
whereby to make it possible for me to
keep my obligations in all the fore-
Continued on page IS.
TORE UP ENGLISH CONTRACT.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
London, June 7.
R. G. Knowles had some sort of
trouble at the Palladium Monday, dur-
ing which he tore up his contract for
the week, and did not open there. Mr.
Knowles will appear at the Coliseum
Monday next.
The Palladium is managed by Wal-
ter Gibbons, the Coliseum by Oswald
Stoll, two competing variety managers.
ng\
CRESSY AND DAYNE OPEN WELL.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
London, June 7.
Cressy and Dayne, the American
sketch artists, scored a hit Monday
when appearing at the Palace, Man-
chester, in "The Wyoming Whoop."
They scored despite the unsuitability
of the subject matter in the sketch for
the provinces.
William Morrow and Co. did very
well at the Metropolitan Monday,
though it is not the right house for the
act.
ACCEPT OPERA INDIFFERENTLY.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
Paris, June 7.
The Folies Bergere closes its pres-
ent season June 15. The lease on the
Moulin Rouge will be sold June 17.
The new revue produced at the Al-
cazar June 1 was a success.
The opera "Siberia" produced with
Cavalieri was indifferently received.
Cavalier! received fairly well.
SENSATIONAL PANTO AT VIENNA.
(Special Cable to Vauiktt.)
Paris, June 7.
"Rialon" or "The Girl From the
Streets" has proven a sensational pan-
tomime at Vienna. The piece is in
six tableaux, telling the story of the
befriending of a girl of the streets by
a Marquis and carries the scenes to
the grave. The pantomime is by the
author of "Sumurun" and has already
been booked for London.
"GET RICH" IN LONDON.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
London, June 7.
It is reported "Get Rich Quick Wal-
lingford" will be produced in London
in the fall.
AFTER THE PICTURE MAKERS
There is a movement on foot among
the producing managers of the country
to make a concentrated move against
the motion picture manufacturers who
have been making stock out of the
theatrical productions and using the
general themes -of the successful offer-
ings for picture subjects.
New York Is to be the first scen e of
activity on the part of the managers.
Within the next week or so a move
will be made to restrict the use of a
film that Is practically a "copy" of a
big Broadway success of the past sea-
son.
During this week there has been a
scrutiny of the copyright law as re-
garding motion pictures by a noted
attorney, who, it is believed, will start
an action in the United States Courts
before the month is out.
'
LAFAYETTE'S ESTATE $600,000.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
London, June 7.
The estate estimated at $600,000,
left by the Great Lafayette, will all go
to his only brother. Th e amount of the
estate sworn to, upon which an English
death levy may be made, is $11,455.
The remainder is represented by for-
eign investments and moneys in banks.
"LUXEMBURG" A BIG SUCCESS.
, (Special Cable to Variett.)
London, June 7.
"The Count of Luxemburg" seems
from present Indications, about the
biggest thing that has hit London the-
atrically in years. The show was pro-
duced at Daly's, and Immediately af-
ter the first performance the Ameri-
can rights were purchased by Charles
Frohman.
Fabulous prices are being paid by
visiting Americans for an opportunity
to witness the performance. The sec-
ond day after the premiere there was
an advance sale that reached the $20,-
000 mark. All the ticket libraries
in town have invested most heavily.
NO LONDON RIOT.
(Special Cable to Variktt,.)
London, June 7.
Gaby Deslys' reappearance at the Al-
hambra was not quite the riot expect-
ed. It was doubtful up to the last
minute whether the French girl would
appear or not.
VARIETY
MANAGERS STEALING MARCH
UPON "KISMET PRODUCTION
Reported Intention to Forestall the Klaw & Erlanger
American Presentation of the London Success.
While the rumor is worded that cer-
tain New York managers "intend to
steal a march upon Klaw & Erlanger's
'Kismet'," it is actually reported that
the same certain managers referred to
in the rumors are contemplating the
stealing of the play itself, slightly
changed to avoid legal entanglements.
"Kismet" is an elaborate produc-
tion, founded upon a tale from "The
Arabian Nights." It opened at the
Garrlck, I^ondon, where it is a proven
success. There are twenty scenes,
admitting plenty of leeway for spec-
tacular effects as well as novelties. A
large tank in which expert swimmers
disport themselves is a feature of the
London show.
The rumor says that the New York
managers are going to boldly appropri-
ate this piece, showing it in New York
before Klaw & Erlanger can make the
production over here. Marc Klaw
secured the American rights to "Kis-
met" recently, while in London. It is
said to be the leader of the Oriental
play rage that seems doomed to be
present next season.
WOODS GETS KITTY.
A. H. Woods has statuesque Kitty
Gordon under contract and will star
her in a production next season. Miss
Gordon is at present in Europe, where
she will remain until some time in
August.
Otto Hauerbach is busy writing the
piece for the former female star of
"Alma." The author, who sailed for
Denmark, his native land, last Tues-
day, delivered a scenario into the
hands of Manager Woods, before leav-
ing. The book is to be complete on
his return to this country. This will
be the first piece that Hauerbach has
written without collaborating with
Carl Hoschna. In this instance the
score will be furnished by a well-
known' Parisian musician. *
Maude Lambert also signed a con-
tract with A. H. Woods through Matt
Grau. last week which calls for her
appearance in the company which will
support Eddie Foy next season under
the Woods management.
Miss Lambert will play vaudeville
under the direction of Jenie Jacobs
(Casey Agency ) until the rehearsals
are called for the new Foy piece.
THK ZIEGFELI) SHOW.
F. Ziegfeld, Jr., has announced his
completed cast for "The Follies of
1911." The show opens at the Apollo.
Atlantic City. June 19, appearing at
the New York Roof June 20.
In the company will be Bessie McCoy.
Lillian Lorraine, Fanny Brice, Clara
Palmer. Dolly Sisters, Vera Maxwell.
Arline Boley, Harry Watson, Leon Er-
rol, Walter Percival, Brown and Bly-
ler, Tom Dingle. Charles A. Mason,
George White. Peter Swift. Addie
Young, also Bert Williams and a
chorus of "76 Anna Held girls."
When "The Follies" of the current
season Is presented at th e New York
roof there will be disclosed an enter-
tainment differing materially from the
annual "Follies" shows heretofore dis-
closed.
It will be practically a musical com-
edy with a sustained story. Inter-
spersed with a series of novelties ac-
cumulated for some time past.
HIjOSSOM wants a divorce.
New Haven, Ct., June 7.
Blossom Seeley. with "The Hen-
Pecks" this season, has brought suit
for divorce against William Curtin, of
this city, alleging Intemperance and
cruelty. Curtin filed a counter suit
against his wife, naming Mike Bernard
as co-respondent.
The couple have been married seven
years. There is a daughter five years
old
GOULD MAY JOIN SURATT.
San Francisco, June 7.
Billy Gould may decide to forego
his Honolulu vacation, and listen to
Valeska Suratt, who wants him to join
"The Red Rose."
REVIVAL SUMMER SUCCESS.
(Special Cable to Variety*)
London, June 7.
A revival of "The Cat and the Che-
rub" for a summer run has met with
much success here.
"PINAFORE" GETTING THE MONEY
The revival of "Pinafore" at the
Casino has proven a huge success. Last
week's takings were in the neighbor-
hood of $18,000. This week's will be
equally as large.
The two principal women. Marie Ca-
hill and Lousie Gunning, will remain
with the company for only four weeks,
both then retiring for a summer's va-
cation prior to opening on their next
season's respective starring tours.
ROSS REOPENS THE CORT.
Chicago, June 7.
When the Cort reopens in the fall
the attraction will be "An Everyday
Man" with Thomas Ross in the title
role. Owen Davis wrote the piece.
Davis is the author of "Cherub Di-
vine," which had a run of one matinee
at the Grand Opera House here last
season.
Charles Dickson's new piece is to be
called "An Average Man." He feels
that the Frazee & Lederer-Owen Da-
vis title. 'An Every Day Man," might
conflict and has requested Frazee &
Ledcrer to select another. Inasmuch
as Dickson was first in the field and
his paper is being made, the request
may he compiled with.
STOPPING "COAST" DANCES.
Chicago, June 7.
It Is evident that Chief McSweeney
means to stamp the "Grizzly Bear" and
"Texas Tommy" out of existence as far
as Chicago is concerned. Last Sunday
Policeman Kayes, one of the chief's
staff, arrested George Dletz at a picnic
In Crawford's Grove for dancing the
"Grizzly." His partner escaped. Kayes
entered a charge of disorderly conduct
against the spieler.
TWO DILLINGHAM SHOWS.
Charles B. Dillingham has leased
from William A. Brady for next sea-
son the services of Thomas A. Wise, to
create the title role In a new piece
by Anne Caldwell and James O'Dea,
to be called "Uncle Sam." It will bs
presented the latter part of August.
Juliette Dika, Josephine Brown and
Arthur Shaw have been engaged to
support Mr. Wise.
Mr. Dillingham has another piece by
Miss Caldwell entitled "The Life of
the Party," in which he will present
Jack Barrymore next season.
$5,000 ORGAN FOR "BEN HUR."
To properly place an organ in a
theatre for assistance to the regular
orchestra is now being attempted by
Klaw & Erlanger. It is intended to
aid the volume of the music during
the revival of the "Ben Hur" at the
Amsterdam theatre early next season.
The organ will have a position un-
der the orchestra pit, in the trench,
just under the sounding board. The
expense will run to $5,000 for the
pipe Instrument.
GAIETY FOR GOULD?
(Special Cable to Variety.)
London, June 7.
It Is reported Frank J. Gould has
secured the Gaiety, London. Th e Gai-
ety has been the. home of the George
Edwardes musical shows.
COTTON CROP BIG.
New Orleans, June 7.
The cotton belt in the south seems
to be In for a period of prosperity
next season. The cotton crop has
been officially reported 5.000.000 bales
over the previous high mark. This
means lots of money down here. The
show business will get its share.
DOESN'T WANT COAST TRIP.
A tour to the Pacific Coast next sea-
son in "He Came From Milwaukee"
doesn't appeal to Sam Bernard. Mr.
Bernard closed with that show in Chi-
cago last week, reaching New York,
Monday.
The Shuberts have planned to send
star and attraction to the west, but
the star isn't favorable to the arrange-
ment. Mr. Bernard has not settled
upon anything definite, beyond a va-
cation with his family this summer.
I..<k .nit) Violet Kelly sail Saturday
for Km rope to open in the English
en pi; .! inly 3. placed by B. A. Myers.
NO TEN-GENT GALLERIES.
A report spread about last week
that at a meeting of the legitimate
managers, it had been decided to adopt
a ten-cent admission scale for the gal-
leries of first class theatres, to com-
pete with the picture entertainments.
The story turned out to have been
unfounded.
GERTIE HOFFMANN'S SURPRISE.
Next Wednesday there is scheduled
to be shown at the Shuberts Winter
Garden, New York, a new production
in which Gertrude Hoffmann will be
the center. It will have 125 people
on the stage, and about sixty pieces in
the orchestra.
The present revue at the Garden
will close this Saturday night. Next
season It will go on tour over the Shu-
bert houses, with many of the present
principals traveling with it.
Miss Hoffmann's production has
been in preparation for about seven
weeks. Rehearsals have been secretly
held. Though Inklings have reached
Btoadway of the coming surprise, the
main details have been well guarded.
If the show wins out strongly enough
at its opening performances, the Win-
ter Garden over the summer will be
given up to it.
A large amount of money is said to
be represented in the production,
which may be a surprise to many in
more ways than one.
KNIGHT, PRINCIPAL COMEDIAN.
Percy Knight has refused a season's
booking in vaudeville to take the lead-
ing comedy role in "The Quaker Girl"
next season, having been loaned by
Charles Frohman to Messrs. William
Harris and Frank McKee.
CLARA LIPMAN STARRING.
Clara Lipman will go starring again
next season, with a new piece by Sam-
uel Shipman, opening early in the
fall. Her husband, Louis Mann, will
start again with "Th e Cheater." About
Dec. 1 he will try out a new play. If
successful, it will be brought into New
York at once.
MASON'S RUN CLOSING.
John Mason, who is playing Augus-
tus Thomas' "As a Man Thinks," at
the Thirty-Ninth Street theatre, will
remain there until about July 1, re-
opening in the piece at the same house
Aug. 7.
"MAGGIE PEPPER'S" VACATION.
Chicago, June 7.
Rose Stahl will close her Chicago
engagement of "Maggie Pepper" at the
Illinois in two weeks and sail for Eng-
land. Nothing has been selected to
succeed Miss Stahl at the Illinois as
yet.
fclARRYMORE AT $2,000.
$2,000 weekly for a couple of weeks
or more will tempt Jack Barrymore
into vaudeville this summer, it Is said.
Mr. Barrymore is through with his
season in "The Fortune Hunter."
Dave Robinson of the New Brighton
Theatre offered Mr. Barrymore $1,000
for one week. This was declined.
Setting the figure at twice the amount,
it is quite likely Mr. Barrymore will
receive it, first appearing at the Ma-
jestic, Chicago. He will play a sketch,
assisted by four people.
FHAZKE GOING AWAY.
H. H. Frazee has booked passage on
the Adriatic for next .Monday. His
trip abroad is purely one of recreation.
He joins his wife in London and will
make a six weeks' tour of the conti-
nent.
VARIETY
PEACEFULNESS OF THE RATS
DISTUR BED OV ER ELECTION
Harry De Veaux In the Storm Centre. Major James
Doyle also Reported Object of Attack. "Yiddish"
and "German" Affiliated Unions Displeased
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The peacefulness of th e White Rats
Actors' Union has been very much dis-
turbed since June 1, when Harry De
Veaux received a written notification
he was ineligible for nomination as a
member of the Board of Directors.
The Actors' Union section of the
present White Rats Actors' Union was
formerly presided over by Mr. De
Veaux. The coming election in the
amalgamated order is the first oppor-
tunity Mr. De Veaux has had of find-
ing where and how he actually stood
in the merged orders.
The annual general meeting of the
society is to be held June 15. All
nominations for the elections to the
twelve vacancies in the Board must be
filed the day before. Election is by
ballot following the meeting.
The name of Mr. De Veaux was
placed In nomination by some mem-
ber. Late last week a letter was writ-
ten him with the information that
under a section of th e constitution he
was not eligible for the position.
A warm period is said to have fol-
lowed the receipt of the letter by Mr.
De Veaux, who gathered his former
Actors' Union clans together. Some
are now members of the White Rats
Actors' Union, others did not join
when the merger occurred. The old
Actors' Union men remained silent un-
til the Tuesday night meeting of this
week, when it is reported Mr. De
Veaux succeeded in having his name
accepted. The official reason given for
the rejection was the constitution
called for members of the Board to
have been actively engaged upon the
stage for a number of years.
Another troublesome event arising
this week in the Rats was the report
that charges wer e to be preferred
against Major James Doyle for inflam-
matory comment against a prominent
official connected with the society. Ma-
jor Doyle at one time was a member
of the Board of Directors. In that
capacity he is said to have undertook
to learn what was going on. For this,
it is reported, he was rebuked through
a resolution being passed forbidding
any single director the privilege of ex-
amining the books of the order.
Upon receipt of notification that
charges were to be filed against him,
Major Doyle is reported to have writ-
ten a lengthy letter to a White Rat in
New York, asking that it b e publicly
read on the floor at the next meeting
(last Tuesday). The Major, in Chi-
cago, at the time, arranged also, ac-
cording to current stories, to com e on
to New York and be present in per-
son at any trial. According to the
rumors the Major's charges are di-
rected against an appointed officer of
the Rats. The charges against Major
Doyle are said to have been dropped.
The Major Doyle affair is reported to
have further divided the White Hats
Actors' Union.
Although Major Doyle is a Lillipu-
tian in size, he is said to have a mind
normally developed, and with this, in
the past, has uprooted two or three
people formerly White Rats, but who
are no longer members of the organi-
zation.
The "Yiddish" and German actors,
BNGLAND OVERLOADED.
(Special Cable to Vajubtt*)
London, June 7.
There will be no further booking
here of American turns for the re-
mainder of the summer. All agents
offering them have been informed by
the various music hall managers that
the market is glutted. It seems that
practically nearly every act in Amer-
ica has evinced a frenzied anxiety
to attend the Coronation celebration
and has been in communication with
agents here seeking a few weeks'
booking in London during that period.
Keith's new theatre at Toledo will
open about Oct. 1. It is being routed
by Sam K. Hodgdon as a regular stand
on the United Booking Offices circuits
for next season.
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in unions of their own, affiliated with
the main body of unionized actors,
have become much disgruntled, it is
reported, over having been informed
by the main body (White Rats Actors'
Union) that they cannot vote at the
coming election. Paying so much per
capita, the "Yiddish" and German ac-
tors believe they should have a voice.
They are threatening to break away
from the affiliation, it is said, unless
given proper recognition. This seces-
sion, it was reported, had been ex-
pected by th e former Actors' Union
crowd, who would have joined with it,
had a flat refusal of De Veaux's nomi-
nation been finally made.
As the various matters* stand at
present, no one seems to exactly know
the termination or in what form the
incidents will close.
A NEW DAMAGE ANGLE.
(Special Cable to Variety;)
Paris, June 7.
Mme. Rejane is asking 9,000 francs
indemnity of the Moss Circuit in Lon-
don for the loss of time occasioned
by her illness. The French artiste
through her secretary makes the de-
mand, claiming that she had her sup-
port engaged and was forced to pay
them, though she did not appear. Re-
jane was booked at the Hippodrome
and was obliged to postpone her date
because of sickness.
FEDERATION BOYCOTTS PARKS.
Chicago, June 7.
The Chicago Federation of Labor
placed San Souci and White Oity
Parks on the "unfair list" at its reg-
ular meeting held here last Sunday. In
order to strengthen the boycott, the
Federation requested all local unions
whose members are employed in the
parks to stand behind the action and
tie up the places of amusement.
Refusals of the management of both
parks to agree to unionizing the wait-
ers and waitresses, bartenders and
printers was declared to be the cause
of the action by the Federation.
A delegate of the waitresses and
bartenders union declared that pickets
would be stationed at entrances to
both parks to report on any member
of a labor union caught in the "unfair"
places.
If a sympathetic strike be called all
union men employed In both partis will
walk out. This will include vaudeville
artists, moving picture operators, mu-
sicians, grocery and beer teamsters,
waiters, bartenders, etc. However, it
is not expected that any definite action
will be taken until all unions have
been consulted. It is understood that
communications were sent to all la-
bor unions affiliated with the central
body last Monday requesting that they
join in the boycott.
Chicago, June 7.
According to a published statement
in last Saturday's "Tribune" the pros-
pective battle between the western
members of the Vaudeville Manager's
Protective Association and the White
Rats Actors' Union is scheduled to
take place on or abount June 16, when
the union plans to inaugurate a boy-
cott on every vaudeville theatre be-
tween Chicago and the Pacific Coast,
where non-union acts are employed.
The union's open door invitation to
artists to join the organization regard-
less of past record or class expires on
June 15 and the "Tribune" figures
that the boycott policy will be put Into
effect at that time.
The wiseacres who are inclined to
look at the proposition from a conserv-
ative point of view are inclined to de-
ride the idea of any particular exer-
cise of union strength at this time of
year when mostly every vaudeville the-
atre in the west and middle west has
either closed for the summer or is
about to do so. It Is not believed that
any concerted action will be taken in
the direction of the proposed boycott
until early in the fall when the ma-
jority of the houses will reopen.
8. Wollsteiner, until recently con-
nected with the New York branch of
the Marinelll Agency, has joined the
London agents, and will hereafter be
connected with the Will Collins Agency
in that city.
BILLIE REEVES UNDECIDED.
Indecision has been hovering about
Blllie Reeves, "The Drunk," since his
return from the road Monday with
"The Follies of 1910." Mr. Reeves
came back to New York with the in-
tention of returning to his home. Eng-
land, for a long delayed visit. He had
not been In the big town over four
hours when offers for vaudeville this
summer and productions were hurled
at him. Some called for Mr. Reeves' im-
mediate engagement. Blllie could not
decide by Wednosday whether ho
should forego the sea voyage or the
pressing offers.
VARIETY
A STAIR & HAVLIN ROUTE.
"The Winning Widow," which Max
Spiegl 1b going to send over to the
Stair & Havlin "pop" circuit next sea J
son, is to start in rehearsal the latter
part of August.
During the early part of this week
Mr. Spiegl received the route for the
show from the S. & H. offices. Ac-
cording to this schedule the show is to
open at Trenton, N. J., for three days
on Sept. 14. The following week the
show is to play in Phllly with a tour
of the Jake Wells time to follow. The
closing date of the season at present
is April 8 in Toronto.
Although the company will remain
out from September until April, there
will be practically no eastern time
played by the organization.
According to a manager who is in-
terested in the production of several
new offerings which are scheduled to
And their way over the Stair and Hav-
lin circuit of popular price houses next
season, Billy Van and the Beaumont
Sisters and John and Emma Ray are
to return next season to their earlier
love. * .
Van is to be seen in a production
which he is to stand sponsor for
personally and the Rays are to revive
one of their former musical pieces for
the S. & H. houses.
Chicago, June 7.
Next season Stair & Havlin will pre-
sent melodrama in four Chicago houses
Alhambra, Palace Opera House, Cri-
terion and the Bijou (latter owned by
Kohl & Castle).
The Alhambra which has been a
spoke on the Eastern Burlesque Wheel
for the past two years was recently
leased by Roche, Marvin & Kettering
for five years. This house will open
July 17 with "Forty-five Minutes from
Broadway." Following the Cohan-Har-
ris piece a melodramatic show will be
the attraction.
The Palace opens Sept. 8 with the
Bijou following a week later. Wm.
Roche will manage the Bijou for Kohl
& Castle and at the same time direct
the business end of the Haymarket for
the same firm.
LOOKING OUT IN GERMANY.
Berlin, May 30.
James C. Duff is negotiating with
Herr Max Reinhardt, the German man-
ager, for some American product'cns.
He may secure the musical comedy,
"Polnische Wirtschaft" ("A Polish
Mess"), now nearing its 300th con-
secutive performance in Germany.
George Marion, scouting for Charles
Dillingham, has been getting costumes,
scenery and "business" for the new
Dillingham play, which will have a
German atmosphere.
MRS. FISKE'S RETURN.
Chicago, June 7.
Mrs. Fiske will be seen at the
Grand Opera House here for a run
of eight weeks, opening Oct. 2. She
will appear in Gertrude Atherton's
play, "Julia France."
EDWARD HARRIGAN MOURNED.
In the midst of the series of revivals
by "old timers," Edward Harrlgan,
"the Charles Dickens of the American
stage," died at his home 249 West
10 2d street. The end came Tuesday
last, after an illness of over two years.
Heart failure is given as the cause. The
deceased was 65 years old. He is sur-
vived by a wife and six children.
Harrigan's most successful piece was
"The Mulligan Guards Ball," produced
at the Comique in 1879. He followed
it in quick succession with "The Mulli-
gan Guards Chowder," "The Mulligan
Guards Christmas," "The Mulligan
Guards Surprise, "Mulligan's Silver
Wedding" and numerous others with
"Mulligan" as the central character.
CHICAGO'S FOLIES.
Chicago, June 7.
Henry B. Harris announced yester-
day that he had about completed ar-
rangements for a new theatre to be
erected here within "The Loop" and
which, when built, will be operated as
New York's Folies Bergere is run. The
name of the new house will be the
Folies Bergere and will contain a thea-
tre, music hall and cafe.
Mr. Harris has made arrangement
with B. H. Harris, the architect who
designed the plans for the Blackstone
theatre, to furnish him with plans for
the new house. Before leaving for New
York, however, Mr. Harris stated that
he would make known the location
within a week.
COOPKK SIGNS WITH WOODS.
Harry Cooper has been signed by
A. H. Woods to appear in "Modest
Suzanne," which opens in Chicago late
in August.
VICTORIA PALACE
The now house of the Varieties Theatre
Controlling Co., situated opposite the Victoria
Station of the District (Underground) Rail-
way, London, Eng. It Is being built on the
site of the old Standard Music Hall.
FINNIGAN REPLACES KETTERING.
Chicago, June 7.
Richard Finnigan will direct the
publicity of the Mort Singer produc-
tions, replacing Ralph Kettering in
that position. Mr. Kettering ig at pres-
ent publicity director at White City
Park.
ROSENBERG SETTLES WITH K •% E.
The almost celebrated case of Wal-
ter Rosenberg, frozen out of the New
York roof, or the show presented by
him there too warm to remain, reached
a settlement out of court this week.
Mr. Rosenberg had sued Klaw & Er-
langer for some thousands of dollars
for unlawful ejection or something of
that sort. The settlement gave Mr.
Rosenberg enough to pay his lawyers,
anyway, and perhaps covered the cost
of a new overcoat worn by him Mon-
day evening.
Whatever the arrangements were,
they left Walter in a pleasant frame
of mind, so much so, he requested
that a public statement be made to
Louis F. Werba John, the Barber,
and the remainder of the motley crew
he introduced to "Governor Hughes"
at Atlantic City about a year ago, in-
forming the bunch that "Governor
Hughes" is now ill. (No relative of
Judge Hughes.)
Things are running for Rosenberg.
It looks as though he would unload
the Criterion, Asbury Park, upon Ar-
thur Klein, playing the house with
him over the summer on a percentage
basis. It holds 600 people. Mr.
Klein may soon be offering acts at a
figure that will discount the prices for-
merly made by Ben Harris for Atlantic
City. .
Besides the Criterion at Asbury, Mr.
Rosenberg has the Savoy there — and
an opinion of the inhabitants that
causes most of them to go to church
twice on Sundays to pray for him.
When Joe Wood heard that Rosen-
berg had landed Klein for the Crite-
rion, Mr. Wood thought out a plan to
"split the week" with the big bills,
the second half taking in the Wood
house at Long Branch. This sounded
so good to Joe, he hunted up Arthur,
prepared to take $1,000 for the sum-
mer. Joe said he didn't care so much
about the money, but he liked Klein
and wanted to see him get along.
MANAGER BARS A CRITIC.
The New Brighton Theatre will not
be visited this summer by C. F. Zittel,
of the Evening Journal, if Manager
Pavld Robinson can prevent it. Mr.
Robinson has placed the ban on Mr.
Zittel, who is the vaudeville critic of
the New York Evening Journal. In-
cluded by the bar is any representa-
tive of Mr. Zittel, although the edict
does not take in the newspaper, nor
any others of its staff.
The action by Mr. Robinson was
decided upon almost the same day last
week that Collier's Weekly "exposed"
the methods of Mr. Zittel and the
Evening Journal in the procuring of
theatrical advertisements. The Journal
for a few years has been giving the-
atrical people, who advert'sed in It,
large quantities of free advertising. In
a series of articles upon the degen-
eracy of the American newspaper, Will
Irwin has been pointing out many
facts, and Anally reached the Hearst
papers dramatic department.
One of the most prominent Broad-
way managers, fully informed on the
value of the Evening Journal to the-
atricals, was asked Monday by a
Varietv, representative what aid the
paper had been to him. He replied:
"At first there was some benefit, but
the persistency of it defeated its own
purpose."
VERA MICHAELENA, "SENORITA."
Joe and L. Lawrence Weber have
selected Vera Michaelena to take the
titular role in their production of
"Senorita," to be produced at Weber's
theatre dur'ng August.
"DR. DE LUXE" CLOSING.
Boston, June 7.
The Colonial and "Dr. D e Luxe" clos?
together for the season ths Satur-
day. The Gaites show has been do-
ing fairly, considering the weather.
Valeska Suratt's "Red Rose" is the
only production holding over here next
week, other than the stock companies.
Miss Suratt's show may go to New
York shortly for a summer run.
San Francisco, June 7.
The Savoy theatre is closed for the
summer.
TOUGH LUCK IN IOWA.
Iowa City, la., June 7.
Coldren Opera House, the only legit-
imate theatre in the city, has been
sold to a local bank, and will be re-
modeled into an office building. This
.leaves Iowa City with a population of
12,000 without an opera house.
MARGARET MUDGE
In Vaudeville.
FOY SHOW NAMED.
Chicago, June 7.
The now E:ldie Foy phow scheduled
to open at the Olympic next season has
been renamed "The Girl from tlie Fol-
ies Bergere." The piece was first call-
ed "The Sleeping Car Conductor."
BIJOU, MEMPHIS, BURNS.
Memphis, June 7.
Fire completely destroyed the Bijou
theatre at 5 o'clock Monday morning.
The Bijou Amusement Co., of which
Jake Wells is the president, controlled
the Bijou. It is a heavy loser on the
fire.
The Bijou was the old Stair & Hav-
1 n house. It had been dark for sev-
eral weeks. Arrangements had been
made to install "pop" vaudeville at
the Bijou, as the company controls
the Jefferson (now the Lyric), where
the attractions will play next season.
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Vol. XXIII.
Jane 10
No. I
Collier's Weekly struck home to
theatricals in its series of articles on
newspapers written by Will Irwin. The
New York Evening Journal was the
special object of the expose last week.
The day after publication, William
R. Hearst sued Robert J. Collier for
$500,000 for libel. Mr. Irwin's story
carried illustrations of advertisements
and editorials in support of his state-
ment that -the Evening Journal had
sold its advertising pages to theatrical
people, with the promise of an editor-
ial by Arthur Brisbane with nearly
every page advertisement. A promise
of a Nell Brinkley sketch, "write-up"
and "good notice" accompanied the
half page advertisements. According
to Mr. Irwin. Hearst wouldn't sell
Brisbane for less than a $1,000 ad-
vertisement (price of a page).
The articles by Mr. Irwin in Collier's
are touching upon the methods and
policies of present day Journalism, the
relations between the counting and
editorial rooms. Mr. Irwin gives facts
in substantiation of his statements.
In mentioning the Evening Journal
and its theatrical advertising in con-
nection with the dramatic department
of that paper, Mr. Irwin merely scrapei
the surface, in so far as the actual
conditions prevailing there are con-
cerned. Of course, though, the alleged
selling of the editorial page with an
advertisement appealed to Mr. Irwin
as the greatest offence to decent jour-
nalism.
So it In, to decent journalists, but
as there is no decency in theatrical
journalism, there are other things in
connection with the Evening Journal's
dramatic department, its vaudeville
critic and theatrical advertising solici-
tor that surprised the theatrical news-
paper men even more.
The stories in Collier's may do a lot
to clean up the newspapers of this
country. Mr. Irwin refers to the big
dailies in his articles, without refer-
ence to trade papers. Theatrical jour-
nals, however, through becoming the
trade papers for a profession the pub-
lic is deeply interested in, get away
from the cold hard "trade journal-
ism." No one can easily read
the Iron Age or the Dry Goods
Economist, for instance, unless en-
gaged in either of those trades. With
theatricals, any theatre patron may
become a reader of the theatrical pub-
lication, finding sufficient in it to hold
attention.
Nowhere is there a lower grade of
depravity in journalism than among
the theatrical papers. They sell them-
selves, blackmail, take money in the
same way a highway robber might,
and still run on, with no decency or
honor or any one thing that would
tend to make the very professionals
they cater to have more respect for
them than a dirty little yellow cur.
It has always been that way, and
may always be. When editors will per-
mit their editorial and repertorial
staff members to act as press agents,
have outside interests, be the "mana-
ger" or "agent" of theatrical people,
there is small chance of a reform.
Nor could a reform be expected when
the managing editor of a sheet will
think so little of the dignity of his
position that he will stoop to become
a press agent himself, for any sort of
an enterprise that will repay. Nor is
a reform possible when a theatrical
sheet is owned by investors, without a
ruling control in it, who have no pride
in the paper, -but demand that a re-
turn be made. That return must be
had. It's up to the staff to get it. And
they get it.
A theatrical advertiser can dictate
to a theatrical newspaper what it shall
and shall not print. Mr. Irwin cites
the large department stores as con-
trolling in part the policy of a daily
through their big advertising con-
tracts. A theatrical advertiser doesn't
have to be a large advertiser. He,
she or it may be a little piker, spend-
ing an insignificant amount yearly in
the paper, but he, she or it can, and
does, demand more return than the
mere advertisement itself might call
for.
There are some advertisers in thea-
trical sheets who order the critics at-
tached to those papers around like so
many little bell boys. These critics
have two functions: to criticise and to
solicit advertisements. On the
business a commission is given them.
The salary and commission make their
weekly income from the paper. The
critic-solicitor or news-gatherer-solici-
tor is out for himself. He wants busi-
ness because he can make money for
himself. The editor tells his staff who
are the "friends" of the paper, and
those who are not. "The friends must
be protected."
Suppression of news Is essential.
There have been theatrical papers con-
ducted, and there are now, which find
ii impossible to get out a newsy Issue
because there are too many "friends"
that "must be looked out for."
The greatest curse a theatrical
newspaper may have thrust upon It is
the standing theatre advertisements.
This is the club held over all the thea-
trical papers by the managers. Wheth-
er it is a daily or weekly ad, the club
is there just the same. To "pull out
an ad" is the only and surest way the
manager knows of "keeping the paper
in line."
Variety has never been tested
through not having carried the regu-
lar theatre advertisements of the New
York houses.
The Evening Journal did not have
to set the example. But the Journal
did nothing to improve the situation.
Instead it improved upon several fea-
tures, which had become stagnated
through long usage by others.
The Journal lent itself freely to its
theatrical advertiser, whether actor or
manager. If an actress, and easily im-
pressed, its critic attached himself as
a press agent. But last week a legiti-
mate actress intending to enter vau-
deville within the month, had cards
printed and scattered about, reading
"Publicity by C. F. Zittel, N. Y. Jour-
nal."
' Probably the theatrical advertiser
from the playing ranks who has di-
rected theatrical papers more wholly
than anyone else of past years has
been Eva Tanguay. It Is only a few
days ago that Miss Tanguay caused to
be printed in another theatrical pa-
per a denial of a story in Varietx
that she was hissed off the stage at
the Colonial theatre. The same paper
printing that advertisement gave
a full review of Miss Tanguay's act
Tuesday morning, following her ap-
pearance at the Colonial Monday. The
review gave her act In detail, men-
tioned the applause was so terrific
she was recalled for a finale encore to
render "I Don't Care." That "notice"
was either written by Miss Tanguay
or in the office of the newspaper. Had
a representative been at the theatre,
it is inconceivable that even though
a hardened theatrical newspaper re-
porter, he could have so contorted the
facts.
The same paper the same day Miss
Tanguay's advertisement appeared
mentioned that if there were any hiss-
ing, it was the calcium light. Yet,
Miss Tanguay in her advertisement
did not deny that she was hissed, ex-
cepting to other portions of Variety's
story. Not another theatrical paper
reported the disturbance at the Colo-
nial, a matter that was street talk
along Broadway within thirty minutes
after it occurred. No other paper
would print it, for an "ad" now and
then from Miss Tanguay had gagged
them all, like so many little pups with
muzzles on.
The Evening Journal's dramatic de-
partment's work is "raw" at times.
The Journal prints once weekly a
horse racing chart. The originator
of the chart, who is the critic-solicitor
of that paper, has had as many as ten
vaudeville acts on his hands as their
press agent at one time. Miss Tanguay
has been his star boarder, most likely
paying him a weekly salary. Another
of his stars has been Marcus Loew,
who doubtlessly, also, pays him a sal-
ary. Loew liked the Journal be-
cause it didn't mind spreading the
news around that he was a great the-
atrical manager and a millionaire,
made in "small time" vaudeville. Ar-
ticles like these never yet scared an
intending Investor. Th* Journal had
William Morris hcokel, but fa'llng to
make Mr. Morris a millionaire, he re-
tired from the ring, badly bruised.
It was Mr. Morris who, unknowing-
ly, helped the Journal's critic-solicitor
in his press agency and advertis'ng
campaigns. The Journal man told
vaudeville actors he would raise their
salaries. Then, taking charge of the
act (upon a percentage or salary) he
auctioned it off between William Mor-
ris (the "opposition" in vaudeville dur-
ing those days), and the other faction.
Morris got the most of the lemons
through needing acts. When vaude-
ville settled down with no opposition
(occuring a short time ago), the Jour-
nal's critic-solicitor's bus'ness fell off.
He could promise, but couldn't de-
liver. Vaudeville actors then discov-
ered that "the opposition" had "boost-
ed salaries." nothing else. The act
which had been "boosted" also found
out that their value decreased by Just
one-half when the opposition ceased.
Another paper is promising vaude-
ville acts in return for a half
page advertisement, a "column write-
up during the week," a cartoon, and
other emoluments to obtain the busi-
ness. The price for the half page
which carries these things with it has
not been increased. In many cases, it
has been lowered. It's a practice that
results in no good to the paper em-
ploying it. The "column write ups"
(In the forms of a review), are laugh-
ed at by agents and managers, the car-
toon Is nothing more, and the same
old finish is always there, if the act
has "the goods," it is booked; if not,
it is not.
Much methods tend to destroy what
little confidence may be. left In the-
atrical papers. For ten years in Eng-
land, Oswald Stoll never read a criti-
cism In a theatrical paper. He was
fooled once by an "advertisement-no-
tice," and said he never would be fool-
ed again. That one little thing, thought
of no tmpcrtance likely by the English
paper selling itself, may have brought
all the English theatrical papers to
the level they are now at. The great-
est compliment we believe Variety
ever received was when Mr. Stoll or-
dered three years ago that Variktv.'s
criticisms and New Act reports be
filed and tabulate!, as done by the
American managers and agents. And
we would rather know that a manager
or agent abroad believes he can nely
upon Vaiukty. as truthful than all the
money Miss Tanguay has offered to
or would speni in Vahiktv..
The Collier's articles on newspapers
are going to do much toward straight-
ening up the dallies. Why can not
the theatrical parers start to clean
themselves up?
8
VARIETY
IFB, ANDS AND BUT8.
Marie Dressier is to have a new
piece next season. She will star again
under the direction of Lew Fields, but
there is a likelihood that the Shuberts
will not be Interested in the venture.
The starring venture in "Tillie's
Nightmare'' was a three-cornered af-
fair in which Fields, the Shuberts and
Miss Dressier were financially inter-
ested. Mr. Fields had the star under
contract, the Shuberts owned the piece
and Miss Dressier received a salary
and percentage of the profits for her
services.
There is some discussion now, it is
said, as to whether the withdrawal
of the star from "Tillie's Nightmare"
leaves the ownership of the piece in
the hands of the Shuberts, or whether
Mr. Fields and Miss Dressier still re-
tain an equity in it. On the other
hand it Is maintained that if they can
maintain any such claim, the Shuberts
would still retain an interest in the
future starring ventures of Miss Dress-
ier under the Fields management.
"Tillie's Nightmare" will go on tour,
opening in September. Ray Cox or
Kitty Francis may be selected by the
Shuberts to appear in the title role.
MARVELOUS GRIFFITH
Who was a farmer before he became "The
Human Adding Machine" In vaudeville, writes
from his farm In the Hooster state that he ia
back on the old job for the summer, but by
August will be ready to figure and eat two
dozen eggs for breakfast
WEBER'S FORTY INC8.
During the past week there have
been several important meetings held
in the little office in the theatre that
bears the name of Joe Weber at tne
corner of 2!>th street and the "Main
Stem."
Naught can be learned of the meet-
ings other than it is an assured fact
that there' has been much legal dis-
cussion involve!. The last meeting'
was held on Monday of the present
week. Joe Weber, the Phillips boys
and Mr. Weber's legal advisor, were
present. All that'the member of the
legal staff would divulge was that
"Joe" has forty corporations, and that
there is something doing at present
that has a bearing on the coining sea-
ion's events."
THINGS DO CHANGE.
St. Louis, June 7.
Charles A. Spalding in a telegram
to the Times confirmed a statement
that Charles Frohman and Klaw ft Er-
langer had acquired control of the Cen-
tury and Olympic theatres.
They always have been "syndicate"
houses, but with the death of Pat
Short, Mr. Spalding did not care to get
any closer in to the actual manage-
ment of his interests, hence the lease.
The Century was leased by Spalding,
but he owned the Olympic property, it
is said.
No announcement has been made of
the man or two men who will manage
the houses.
J. J. Brady, former manager of the
Century theatre here in the 90's, has,
it is reported, been appointed manager
of th e Olympic and Century theatres
by Klaw & Erlanger, succeeding the
late Pat Short. Brady is due here to-
night to assume immediate charge.
The acquisition of the St. Louis
theatres by Klaw ft Erlanger seems to
have been in the line of a definite pol-
icy outlined by the syndicate firm, that
of procuring its own houses under its
own control in the larger cities. In
these the productions made by K. ft E.
and their associate managers will be
presented.
The legitimate managers believe that
the line-up of a personally-owned cir-
cuit amounts to an admission that
"The Open Door" or country managers
have proven they are in command of
themselves, and too powerful for either
legitimate faction to ever absolutely
dominate them once more, as they
were dominated in the days when Klaw
& Erlanger were sole monarchs.
About the only difference this makes
to K. ft E. is the loss of the large book-
ing commission and fees, formerly
charged! promiscuously, besides having
taken away their "power." The out-
side producing manager views the situ-
ation with complacency, believing that
the country manager by himself, with-
out any chains or strings, permits of
him putting over a show and obtaining
a route on the merit of his attraction
alone. It has been said that in the
olden days, the producing manager did
not always obtain a route through that
means.
THOMAS* WORD ENOUGH.
Augustus Thomas has sold a play
to Charles Frohman entitled "The
Devil to Pay," without having read it
to the manager. It Is said the emi-
nent author met the equally illustri-
ous manager, mentioning he had a
play to offer. Mr. Frohman immedi-
ately accepted it, without further ado.
When Mr. Thomas asked for an ap-
pointment to read it, Mr. Frohman is
sa'd to have replied: "What's the use?
You'd make me believe it anyway."
Mr. Thomas has always had the rep-
utation of exercising hypnotic powers
over managers. He holds the rec-
ord for never having to read a play
a second time, for the reason that once
allow hi«m in an office to read one of
his plays, it is a foregone conclusion
the manuscript is sure of acceptance.
A "GOOD ROADS" SHOW.
Chicago, June 7.
A big spectacular extravaganza pro-
duction under the general direction of
R. L. Brown, a prominent theatrical
man of Denver, will shortly move out
of this city, headed for the Coast and
playing all the principal cites of the
far west.
It is the plan and purpose of the
management to make a tour of the
country along either the Rock Island,
Santa Fe or Union Pacific Railway
lines and no stops will be made in cit-
ies of less than 10,000 population. The
production is an open air proposition.
Performances will be given either in
baseball parks, fair grounds or other
similar enclosures with grand stand
accommodations. Two days' engage-
ments are to be played in the smaller
places, while in the larger cities the
show will be booked for a week-stand.
The management will make a guar-
antee arrangement with the different
municipalities and communities along
the line. The net receipts over and
above a certain figure is to be donated
for the improvements of the highways
in and adjacent to the cities in which
the show will appear. In this way it
Is expected the enterprise will be ac-
corded the support and aid of the dif-
ferent Boards of Trade and local Good
Roads organizations as well as the Na-
tional Good Roads Association, which
is Interested in Mr. Brown's movement.
.In addition to the company now be-
ing rehearsed here, local talent will
be used extensively on the way and
with that object in view a director will
be sent out in advance to select the lo-
cal artists and rehearse them for their
part in the production.
Two sixty-foot baggage cars will be
used in the transportation of the scen-
ery.
Eddie Dunn, the chief of the Cohan
publicity staff, has blossomed out as
"some" poet.
ADA LEWIS
One of the few women of the stage with
laugh producing proclivities, now playing at
the Folies Bergerc.
TYLER IN LONDON.
George C. Tyler, general manager of
Leibler ft Co., who, with Hugh Ford,
the stage director of the same firm,
and Edward Morange, the scenic art-
ist, went to Africa to study the desert
sand storms, are back in London.
Mr. Tyler and Mr. Ford will sail for
America immediately after the Coro-
nation ceremonies are completed.
SOME WESTERN SHOWS.
Twenty chorus girls will be carr'ed
by Tom Miner's "Bohemians" next
season. The principals will be Andy
Gardner, Ida Nlcolai, Hughey Bern-
hardt, Mildred Valmore, Gaylor and
Wiltsie, Dan McCarty, Fred E. White-
house, Dan Gallagher, La Tour Twin
Sisters, Sam Collins and Bob Deming.
Miner's "Jardin de Paris" company,
with Bert Kendricks manager, in ad-
dition to carrying twenty girls, will
feature Miner's "Minstrel Maids" and
Cora Livingston, the wrestler. Prin-
cipals will be Abe Leavitt, Hilton and
Lewis, Great Rago. Marion Campbell,
Adelaide Fell, Pearl Reld, William
Stewart, George Marlowe, Charles
Sacb.es, Carrie Young and Arthur
Young.
The Three Musical Stewarts, Run-
away Four, Tom McRea, Lydia Jospy,
Joe Madden, Mabel Leslie, Howard
Davis, La Petite Marvelle, Tom Nolan,
Max Brooks, Charles Tully and wife,
and Ben Homer have been signed for
Morris Whitstock's "New Century
Girls."
Mark Linder, a young comedian, act-
ing* as stage manager of the stock
company at Carbondale, Pa., and for-
merly a "legit," has been signed by
Counlhan ft Shannon for their Western
Wheel show.
Sim Williams this week signed
Helen Almora, late prima donna of the
"Red Mill" company to play a leading
role with his "Ideals" next season. Mil-
ton and Delmar were engaged for his
"Broadway Gaiety Girls."
Pat White's show is owned by the
Sparrow, Walker ft Edwards Co., of
Montreal, which will have out another
Western Wheel show next season. D.
S. Walker is getting the new organiza-
tion together.
STROUSE'S NEXT SHOW.
Harry M. Strouse will aga'n have
"The Lady Buccaneers" on the Em-
pire Circuit next season. The follow-
ing principals have been engaged:
John C. Hanson, William P. Conley.
Sid Kerner, Hoyt and Stein, Anna
Goldie, Morrelli and Bradley, Frank
Gorman, Tom Gresham, L. Frank
Miller, director. Twenty chorus girls
will be carried.
DAN'S SIXTH YEAR.
Daniel Guggenheim will manage the
Original Billy Watson "Beef Trust"
show on the Western Wheel next sea-
son for the sixth consecutive year.
George Barret has been engaged as
musical director and Harry Clayton
will be the property man.
The "Beef Trust" principals will be
Billy Spencer, Charles Johnson, Bos-
ton Comedy Four, Marlon and Thomp-
son and Ida Walling.
Frank Calder, who has "The Duck-
lings" on the Western Wheel, will
have a new burlesque next season, re-
taining only the title. He has re-en-
gaged Charles H. Boyle.
AUTHOR BANKRUPT.
Los Angeles, June 7.
Frank L. Baum, author of "The
Wizard of Oz," Is a bankrupt. Lia-
bilities are placed at $12,600; assets
at $85, the latter consisting of two
suits of clothing and an old typewriter.
VARIETY
NEW HOUSES PLACED ON
THE BURLESQ UE WHEELS
Western Circuit Adds Star, Chicago, and Park, Phila-
delphia. Eastern Wheel Going in St.
Paul. Western Wheel Drawing.
Chicago, June 7.
The Empire Circuit Co. (Western
Burlesque Wheel), has secured the
Star theatre, from Jones, Linlck &
Scheffer. Negotiations were closed for
the Wheel by Herman Fehr.
The Empire Co. buys the property
for $275,000. A company will be
formed to take it over, the Empire
Circuit corporation subscribing $50,-
000 to the capital stock, each director
$5,000, and the traveling road shows
on the Wheel allotted each $1,000
worth of stock.
Possession will be taken of the
house July 1. It will be a Western
Wheel spoke commencing with next
season.
Th e first report of the transaction
said that the Western Wheel had rent-
ed the property for eleven years at
$14,000 yearly.
The Star has been playing "pop"
vaudeville*
Besides the Star, Chicago, the West-
ern Wheel closed this week for the
Park theatre, Philadelphia.
The Eastern Burlesque Wheel will
play its attractions the coming season
at the new Shubert theatre, St. Paul.
A contract is in St. Paul now, only
awaiting the signature of a local man-
ager (Cooke) to bind the negotiations.
The rental of the Shubert to the bur-
lesque people will relieve the Shuberts
of a stand in that city, which has been
a large source of loss to them. St.
Paul Is a notoriously poor show town.
The legitimate end of it is now wholly
in the care of Klaw & Erlanger. The
Western Wheel has the Star there.
Montreal Is a town in which the
Eastern folk will have a theatre of
their own for the season of '12-' 13.
Plans are now going forward to bu'ld
one by that time.
The Western Wheel held its annual
drawing June 2 at the Bon Ton the-
atre, Jersey City. It denotes the
opening points for all the Wheel shows
next season. While thirty-three are
upon the list, there will be three more
shows added to the Wheel, as the new
houses at Newark and Paterson are
completed, with the extra week creat-
ed by the addition of the Star, Chi-
cago. A meeting of the Empire Cir-
cuit Co. was to have been held yester-
day to settle these matters. This will
increase the strength of the Wheel to
thirty-six houses, with as many shows,
all week stands, unless a change
should hereafter arrive.
Richmond and Norfolk may have
burlesque when the season opens in
the fall.
It is understood that Jake Wells
has made a proposition to the Empire
Circuit Co. (Western Wheel), which
carries a guarantee with it, for the
playing of the Wheel shows next sea-
son. Nothing definite has been done
by the Empire people. The matter was
under discussion at a conference held
after the drawings took place last
week.
The drawing for the opening posi-
tions resulted as follows:
"Jardln De Pari*," Folly, Chicago.
"Bohemians," Avenue, Detroit.
"Zallah'a Own Company," Lafayette, Buffalo.
"Pat White's Gaiety Girls," Star, Toronto.
"Watson's Beef Trust/6' Royal, Montreal.
"Yankee Doodle Girls," Howard, Boston.
"The Umpire," Columbia, Boston.
"Follies of the Day," Bon Ton, Jersey City.
"New Century Girls," Trocadero, Philadelphia.
"Jolly Girls," Miner's Bowery, New York.
"Empire Show," Casino, Brooklyn.
Miner's "Americans," Empire, Brooklyn.
"Avenue Girls," New Century, Kansas City.
"Cherry Blossoms," Miner's Eighth Avenue,
New York.
"The Ducklings," Columbia, Scranton.
"Big Review," Luzerne, Wllkes-Barre.
"Girls From Missouri," Empire, Philadelphia.
"Tiger LUUes,' Monumental, Baltimore.
"Miss New York, Jr.," Lyceum, Washington.
"Sam Devere's Own Show," Pennsylvania Cir-
cuit.
D. S. Walker's Show, Academy, Pittsburg.
"Moulin Rouge," Apollo, Wheeling.
" iventucky Belles," Star, Cleveland.
"Star Show Girls," Empire, Chicago.
"Whirl of Mirth," People's Cincinnati.
"Cosy Corner Girls," Buckingham, Louisville.
"Merry Maidens," Empire, Indianapolis.
"Lady Buccaneers." Standard, St. Louis.
"Broadway Gaiety Girls," Century, Kansas
City.
"Darlings of Paris," Krug, Omaha.
' •Imperials," Star, St. Paul.
Williams' "Ideals," Dewey, Minneapolis.
"Girls From Reno," Star, Milwaukee.
PRODUCING ALL FIVE SHOWS.
For the coming burlesque season
Dan Dody, the stage director, has
limited himself to the production of
the five Hurtlg & Seamon shows on
the Eastern Burlesque Wheel. Mr.
Dody will find no time to construct
other attractions, excepting a single
engagement made by him to put on
"The Merry Maidens" for Butler.
Jacobs & Lowrie.
"The Maidens" will go out next
season with a new two-act musical
piece, book and lyrics to be written
by Sol Aronson.
TOM MAHONKY ENGAGED.
Jack McAleer has been engaged by
B. E. Forrester to manage the "Belles
of the Boulevard" next season. Twen-
ty-four chorus girls will be carried.
Tom Mahoney was signed this week to
play one of the principal parts.
OLD TITLE HOLDS OVEK.
The B-owman Brothers, lessors of
the "Vanity Fair" show franchise, on
the Eastern Burlesque Wheel from
Gus Hill, will not change the title,
but will put out a new burlesque in
which they will be featured next sea-
son.
Ben Bolan, who managed the tour
of "The Midnight Maidens" last sea-
son, will look after "Vanity Fair" this
season, while Sydney Ranken will go
in advance.
MARTELL TUNING THINGS UP.
Harry Martell and his lieutenants
ar« getting things in shape for next
season on the Empire Circuit (West-
ern Burlesque Wheel), and some of
the principals have been signed for
the three Whallen & Martell shows.
"The Whirl of Mirth" will be the
new show to replace "The Pennant
Winners." It will be managed by
Charles Daniels.
William F. Flagg has written a
brand new burlesque entitled "The
Morning After" which with new scen-
ery and costumes will be produced in
"The Kentucky Belles" next season.
Among the principals will be Topak
and Manning, Byron and Benson, Mr.
and Mrs. Lester Pike, and Relyea and
Helene. Sixteen chorus girls and six
male choristers will be carried.
"Sam Devere's Show" will be Per-
sonally managed by Lou Stark, who
has engaged Ward and Emmett, Early
and Late, Gertrude Lynch, Phil Mat-
thews, Charles Rentz and wife and
Lillie Stevens. Six chorus men and
sixteen girls will be with that com-
pany.
BUILDING IN PATERSON.
Maurice Jacobs has verified the re-
port that Butler, Jacobs & Lowrie are
building a new burlesque house in Pat-
erson. Mr. Jacobs said the theatre will
be completed by next September. It
is to house Western Wheel shows.
OonilriK Boon to tho Odeon Cafr, San Fran-
cisco, ufu-r which on extended engagement In
Honolulu will be played.
MUST KEEP KM LIGHTED.
One of the now orders placed in
effect by the Western Burlesque Wheel
is that its circuit houses must be light-
ed up during a performance. A full
display for next season is demanded,
inside and outside of the theatre, the
front portion commencing to glare
from seven p. m.
COLLINS HEADING "MIRTH" SHOW
Eddie B. Collins has been selected
to head Whallen & Martel's "Whirl
of Mirth" show next season.
The piece was written by Dave Ma-
rion. There will be thirty-three peo-
ple carried.
SELECTS A PRIMA DONNA.
Marie Parks, last season with
"Naughty Marietta," has been signed
as prima donna for "The Girls From
Missouri." the burlesque show which
Lewis Talbot will manage on the
Western Wheel next season
Frank P. Murphy and Eva Mull
have been engaged as comedian and
soubret for next season.
EASTERN'S NEW BOARD.
As reported in Variktv, last week,
the annual meeting of the Columbia
Amusement Co. ( Kastern Burlesque
Wheel), June 2, brought the changes
predicted. (Jus Hill was added to the
Board of Directors, and John G. Jer-
mon replaced L. Lawrence Weber, re-
signed. Mr. Weber's resigned office
as treasurer was filled by the election
of R. K. Hynicka.
The Columbia officers are J. Herbert
Mack, president; Jules Hurtlg, vice-
president; R. K. Hynicka, treasurer;
Sam A. Scribner, secretary. Directors,
Charles H. Waldron, Gus Hill, John
G. Jermon, Edward Slegman, Charles
Barton.
The subsidiary companies of the Co-
lumbia, Including the Baltimore Thea-
tre Co. (Gayety theatre) ; Gayety Thea-
tre Co., Louisville; Chicago Theatre
Co. (Columbia); Toronto Theatre Co.,
(Gayety); Kansas City Theatre Co.
(Gayety); Washington Theatre Co.
(Gayety); Columbia Building and The-
atre Co. (Columbia, New York), also
elected officers and directors. Sam
A. Scribner is president of each sub-
sidiary company, with J. Herbert
Mack, vice-president. Other than the
Columbia Co. (parent), Mr. Hill was
elected to the directorate of the To-
ronto company only.
The election of Hill is probably by
arrangement, to settle all pending liti-
gation. Mr. Hill was backed up in
the factional fight made against the
Columbia Co. by Fred Irwin and Harry
Bryant. Mr. Irwin left for the north
after disposing of his shows for next
season. What Mr. Bryant has re-
ceived out of all the noise made, no
one knows. All that Mr. Bryant
wanted, according to report, was a
complete statement from companies in
which he had invested money. Hill
wanted recognition, having been re-
vengeful since forced out of the office
as treasurer of the Columbia Co. two
or three years ago. From the returns,
Mr. Hill has received his recognition,
but another thing the "faction" made
oath they would break, "The Voting
Trust," still remains. It is "The
Voting Trust" that still runs the East-
ern Burlesque Wheel.
The peacemaking may go on until
perhaps Fred Irwin will yet talk and
be talked to by J. Herbert Mack, or
Gus Hill take lunch with Ed. Rush.
In these days of wild words and little
doing, no one would drop dead were
they to see Gus Hill and Larry Weber
having tea together.
J. Goldenberg, once of the faction,
ducked from under when the going
looked bad. Another factionist, Pete
Clark, who signed his name often
enough to Bee it in print once or twice,
was early pronounced harmless, be-
cause he was not a stockholder.
At the election of the Columbia
Amusement Co., it developed that the
Irwin-llill-Bryant faction had 54 votes,
some by proxies The regular ticket
brought out about l,7(»0 votes. Mr.
Bryant is reported to have left in the
middle of the meeting, much disgusted.
The increase of the hoard to nJiH|-
members permitted of the insertion of
Mr. Slegman.
The next meeting will take, place in
July.
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VARIETY
HEAL OPERA FOR "VAUD."
What will be the most important
operatic production presented to
vaudeville is that contemplated for
next fall by Werba & Luescher and
Andreas Dippel, managers and pro-
ducers of "The Spring Maid." Messrs.
Mark A. Luescher and Louis F. Werba
know as much about vaudeville as
there is to find out. With Mr. Dippel,
they have concluded to place a one-
act operetta in the variety field. The
music will be by the composer of "The
Spring Maid." Mr. Dippel, while in
Europe this summer, will engage the
four singers necessary to interpret the
light score.
DID WELL IN ENGLAND.
(Special Cable to Variety)
London, June 7.
Brlce and King opened at the Tivoli
Monday, and scored an instantaneous
success despite a poor position and a
very light attendance.
Marie Fenton made her debut at
the Palace the same night. Although
appearing before nine o'clock, she did
passably.
Noblett, a quick change artist, be-
tween Hymack and Fregoli, was a hit
at the Coliseum.
CONTROL PASSES ON MA RIG NY.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
Paris, June 7.
Mr. Bonheur has purchased 600
shares in the Folies Marigny, securing
the controlling interest. Mr. Borney,
manager of the house, is quite ill. Leon
Poget will probably manage the the-
atre in 1912. Bonheur represents a
syndicate. His control commences
July 1.
BRENNAN BILL DEFEATED.
Albany, N. Y., Jun e 7.
The Brennan Bill was defeated in
th e legislature today. It amended cer-
tain sections of the present Employ-
ment Agency Law.
ASKED TO AFFILIATE.
At the annual business meeting of
the Actors' Society Thursday, the or-
ganization discussed the proposition
from the White Rats Actors' Union to
affiliate with the latter body.
The women connected with the So-
ciety had previously discussed the mat-
ter and the Society itself was given the
opportunity to become closely allied
with the union. There is opposition in
the Actors' Society to the proposed af-
filiation.
The Society elected officers and
transacted other business.
BERT LESLIE'S NEW SKETCH.
Bert Leslie is getting a new sketch
ready with four people. William Ly-
kens is after vaudeville time for it.
Leslie will probably have another
slangy skit on the order of his former
hits.
MIDGET COMEDIAN.
Ad Newberger has a new prodigy
in Little Lord Robert, a midget come-
dian, twenty-two inches tall ami
weighing fourteen pounds.
Mr. Xewborger expects to show the
diminutive one around New York
within tin? next four weeks.
THE BEEHLERS SETTLING.
Chicago, June 7.
Returning home after a ten-day
visit to New York, Charles and Dave
Beehler have decided to re-enter vau-
deville in the guise of promoters. The
Beehlers will open offices here shortly
for the purpose of promoting, produc-
ing and managing vaudeville acts.
Both boys have been schooled under
Martin Beck, Charles Beehler having
been Chicago manager of the Orpheum
Circuit for the past Ave years, and was
private secretary to Henry W. Savage,
previously. Dave has been for some
time private secretary to the late C. E.
Kohl and spent several months inau-
gurating the Orpheum Circuit system
in some of their smaller cities.
Arrangements have been made with
the booking departments of the "big
time'' in both the east and west where-
by the Beehlers will be able to place
any act that can pass Inspection. They
are at present endeavoring to secure a
"tryout" house here, where they can
show their goods to the various mana-
gers booking out of Chicago.
The Beehlers will open offices here
in the course of a few days.
The advance notices of the Dave
Beehler-Florence E. Frey marriage, in
the form of invitations, are being dis-
tributed around Chicago by Mr. Beeh-
ler. The ceremony takes place in
Evansville, June 19.
Why Mr. Beehler selected Evans-
ville is puzzling his friends, especially
since the couple could have easily
made the jump to Ozark or better
still to Elgin. The Beehlers will set-
tle in Chicago after the excitement
blows over.
STRANDS IN OHIO.
Marysville, O., June 7.
The John W. Vogel Minstrels played
the last performance of the season her e
Sunday night. After the show there
were twelve members of the company
left in the town without funds to pro-
ceed further.
There had been no pay received by
the members of the company for the
past two weeks and the show has been
"wild-catting." When the season
closed here the actors signed receipts
to the manager as having received
their salaries in full. But, instead of
receiving as they believed envelopes
containing their full pay for two
weeks, they found a neatly typed note
on opening the outer wrapping. The
notes were written in the same vein
throughout; they read: "I owe you
$ , but under circumstances and
having hard luck, I am unable to set-
tle with you at this time, but hope to
do so in the near future."
The notes were unsigned and the
police of this c ity to whom the strand-
ed actors appealed, could render no as-
sistance.
GASTON'S NEW PARTNER.
Hazel Swanson, formerly of Car-
tor and Swanson, is to be the new
partner of Billy Gaston, the team to
i><> known as Gaston and Swanson. In
s.-v»»-!Mher Miss Swanson will go to
1 >> «n open at the Folies Bergere
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PROTECTS ONLY MEMBERS.
Only members of the Vaudeville
Managers' Protective Association are
entitled to the protection of the asso-
ciation, said an officer of it.
"The impression seems to be out
that we shall look after all managers
who find themselves In trouble," he
remarked to a Variety; representative.
"That is not so. We give attention
to only our own people, and in speak-
ing of that I want to say that L.
Schindler of Chicago, does not belong
to the V. M. P. A."
Variety, has also been informed that
the Association will not indiscriminate-
ly take in new members, but exercises
a full discretion from applications
made.
TOM GILLEN
Known from Coast to Coast as "FINNEGANS
FRIEND" — Now planning a tour of the world.
"EMPRESS," S-C UNIFORM NAME.
Seattle, June 7.
John Considine has decided the
names of all theatres on the Sullivan
& Considine Circuit shall be the same
after July 1. "Empress" has been
selected.
Mr. Considine says the various
names now used often confuses the
traveling public.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flynn (Nettle Mc-
Laughlin) have been the parents of a
girl since June 3.
"THREE TREES" TORN UP AGAIN.
The "Three Trees" of recitation
fame, was torn up again this week,
when Luescher & Werba notified the
White Rats that any attempt by an
officer of the organization to rent the
"bit" out for vaudeville or other stage
purposes would be legally resisted by
the firm.
Mark A. Luescher, in commenting
on the matter this week, said that
when dickering for the American stage
rights to the recitation, several let-
ters passed between his firm and the
Rats official. The letters clearly con-
vey the title of the recitation as far
as the American stage rights go to
Werba & Luescher upon the payment
of around $250, which was paid for
the account of Albert Whelan, a for-
eign artist who claimed to have held
the sole rights over here from Mark
Sheridan, an Englishman, and the
original owner.
Upon purchasing the "Three Trees,"
it was made the center of a brief scene
in Werba & Luescher's "Spring Maid,"
where it has since remained. Lately
the "Trees" recitation has been adver-
tised for vaudeville rental. Upon in-
quiry Mr. Luescher was instructed to
look at his last receipt for payment,
if he wished to know where his Arm
stood in the matter. Looking up the
receipt, Mr. Luescher found that it
limited the use of the recitation to the
production. — •
Smiling at the flimsy device, Mr.
Luescher forwarded the original let-
ters to his attorneys, with instruc-
tions to go the limit.
RICKEL AND WATSON PART.
George Bickel and Harry Watson,
the co-partners in the vaudeville firm
of Bickel and Watson, have dissolved
their union. The separation came
with the closing of the season for
"The Follies of 1910."
Mr. Watson, of the former firm,
will appear in the new "Follies of
1911." Bickel and Watson have been
a "team" for sixteen years.
SEYMOUR AND HILL AGAIN?
Chicago, June 7.
It is not unlikely that next season
will see Frank Seymour and his for-
mer wife, Emma Hill, working to-
gether again. Since receiving this de-
cree of divorce Seymour has been
working with Grace Robinson. Miss
Robinson's marriage to Billy Van
leaves the acrobat without a partner.
Close friends of the couple declare
that next season will And them to-
gether once more. Up to a few weeks
ago Miss Hill had been doing a single.
ELOISE MATTHEWS.
The pictures on the front page this
week are of Eloise Matthews, engaged
for the principal female role next sea-
son with Frank Wiesberg's "Star and
Garter Show," on the Columbia
Amusement Co. circuit.
Miss Matthews did not publicly ap-
pear last season, having temporarily
retired to further cultivate her voice.
She is a young woman of pleasing ap-
pearance, much personality and con-
siderable ability.
Laddie Cliff has been offered the
principal comedy role in next season's
Drury Lane pantomime, London.
Harry Taft sails for England next
week to fulfill contracts for the next
twelve months.
VARIETYr
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"SMALL TIME" WORRYING
OVER COMING SHOWS
Loss of "Blacklist Acts" Serious Handicap. Well
Placed Bills Look Impossible Next Season at "Small
Time" Admission Scale. John J. Murdock's Theory.
From comment by "small time"
vaudeville managers in New York, the
outlook for good programs next sea-
son, within a reasonable salary limit,
is not bright.
The "small timers" are just about
realizing the great benefit the "black-
list" maintained by the United Book-
ing Offices and Orpheum Circuit was
to them for a couple of years or more.
During the "blacklist" days, the popu-
lar priced vaudeville managers secur-
ed the feature acts wanted at a rea-
sonable figure. With the "blacklist"
off, and all turns receiving offers from
the "big time," the material smaller
houses formerly depended upon is
missing from the available list.
Before the past season so abruptly
ended, "small timers" commenced to
feel the handicap. Some of the man-
agers in the second vaudeville class
are looking upon next season with con-
siderable alarm. This is claimed to
be particularly true of the Pantages
Circuit, Sullivan-Considine and the
Loew Circuit. Each of these three
"small timers" was particularly fortu-
nate during the opposition scramble
between William Morris and the
United Offices in securing many bar-
gains, holding up the calibre of their
bills to considerable class. The west-
ern circuits especially were aided in
this way.
With feature acts in plentitude out
of the question, which will mean hard
scraping to gather a bill of good bal-
ance, the "small time" houses may be
forced to pay a rather heavy salary
account to give a performance equal-
ing in importance what their programs
of the "blacklisted" days looked like.
This will oblige the "small timers"
to increase the weekly expense in ton-
ing up their entire bills, until, it is
said, that the eastern "small timers,"
those of the middle-west and perhaps
the western time in the under division
may experience much difficulty in mak-
ing both ends meet at the present
prevailing admission scale, 10-15-25 or
10-20-30.
The situation is looked to squarely
face the "small time" manager when
in cities containing the first class
vaudeville. The cross roads will be
reached, the showmen say, when the
smaller manager finds it s imperative
that he should either reduce the cost
of his show or increase the box office
rates. To do the latter must carry
with it a regular bis; time program,
unless the managers expect to hold
former patronage with the show itself
only advanced in the salary list.
A few points more in admission, and
the "small timer" knows he is then
on the footing of the "big time." When
that is reached, either "big time" show
must be given or desperate chances
taken.
A "small time" manager remarked
to a Variktv. representative this week
that as he watched the progress and
the development, also the evolution of
the "small time," he realized the
soundness of John J. Murdock's theory
on the cutting of salaries.
"Mr. Murdock's theory on salary
cutting," said the manager, 'is that
to decrease salary below the level nat-
urally reached would be to open the
door for opposition. Mr. Murdock has
told me he believes in holding up the
salary of first class acts, for, In that
way the expense of a weekly show
renders it dangerous for anyone to at-
tempt to compete.
"The opposition which might last a
month or more at the present standard
of price, according to the Murdock
theory, would pass away while experi-
menting. With a lower salary scale
the same opposition might remain in
the field twice as long, during which
profitable business could commence to
come in.
"That is why the big managers do
not want to cut salary, although the
smaller managers associated with them
are always clamoring that something
of this sort be done. The high salary
is the safeguard of the big time man-
ager, who can afford to pay the price,
and does so in the knowledge that he is
also insuring himself against competi-
tion.
"I never thought so much of that
theory until I watched this 'small time'
come up," continued the manager.
"Were salaries lowered or big cuts
attempted, the 'small time' could grow
again, or exist with larger programs
at the cost of their present bills.
"About the only hope for the 'small
time* now that I see is to wait until
the big fellows are all through, and
then take what is left. They will
have trouble even then, for those re-
maining over will still hang on to big
time hopes, taking a week here and
there before concluding to go on tour
over a small time circuit."
50C. FOP VAUDEVILLE.
Philadelphia, June 7.
There is an over-supply of vaude-
ville acts around town now due to the
closing of quite a number of the "pop"
houses in this vicinity. The rainy
and cool weather this week helped
business a lot, but the list of open
houses is growing smaller each week.
Last week Keith's Bijou, after a
successful run of "pop" vaudeville,
closed for the summer, to reopen early
in August as a "pop" vaudeville house
of a little better grade than during
the past season. It is planned to
play a good class of acts, two shows
a day with the admission advancing to
a scale of 10 to 50 cents. This brings
the Bijou back to its original scale
when B. P. Keith started continuous
vaudeville there more than twenty
years ago.
OFFERING BTOCK FOR SALE.
Detroit, June 7.
.Charles H. Miles, President of the
Miles- Detroit Theatre Co., has adver-
tised for sale stock in the Miles thea-
tre, Detroit. The par value per share
is placed at $10.
It is understood the placing on the
market of stock in the Miles theatre
is for the purpose of raising money to
build a house for the Miles CircuK In
Omaha.
NHEEDY, EASTERN REP.
M. R. Sheedy has been appointed
eastern representative for Bert Le-
vey, the Pacific Coast agent.
$150,000 PICTURE LOSS.
The Powers Moving Picture Com-
pany sustained a severe loss by fire
Monday afternoon when its studio at
241st street, New York, was destroyed.
An electric bulb on a droplight became
hot and set fire to a celluloid negative.
The company estimates its loss at
$150,000, with no insurance.
COURTNEY SISTERS
Who have jumped to the front with one stride
in their first season' in the two-a-day. The
sisters will next season be seen in the new
F,cw Fields" show, "The Never Homes."
NEW PROGRAM COMPANY.
Chicago, June 7.
The Sterling Program Company is
being incorporated by Dr. J. B. Son-
nenchein for the purpose of printing
programs for the various Chicago
"small time" vaudeville houses. Dr.
Sonnenschein has opened offices here.
This is the first time anyone has given
attention to the smaller houses here,
the Riley Advertising Co., hanilng
most of the larger cnes. S. W. Hertz
is a partner in the Sterling Co.
FROM LEMON TO FLIVVER.
Chicago, June 7.
It is said about town that the Sul-
livan-Considine people arc trying to
get rid of the Trevett, on the south
side. They purchased it from Col.
Trevett last season at a price suppose:!
to be $25,000. The Trevett has been
a lemon from the time the cornerstone
was laid. When S.-C. took over tne
house it fell from a lonion to a flivver
in the estimation of local theatrical
experts. The house formerly played
one show a night, but the new owners
changed the policy to thre«'-a-day. The
absence of entrances made it difficult
to exit the first show crowd and admit
the second night audience without
causing a jam.
LOEW-S-C UNFINISHED.
There's something unfinished about
that much touted "small time" book-
ing amalgamat'on between the Loew
and Sullivan-Considine circuits. The
dark gentleman hanging around the
woodshed is said to be the refusal of
William Morris, as an individual, to
enter into the agreement.
Mr. Morris is a one-third holder in
the former Morris Circuit and the
Loew-Morris booking agency. It is
reported he was willing to have Wil-
liam Morris, Ink., get in on the affilia-
tion deal, but shied when noticing in
the agreement papers that someone
had left out the "Ink," which distin-
guishes between William as himself
and his corporation.
When the scheme was first broached
and gobbled up by both sides, the
former suite occupied by Joe Schenck
in the Loew agency was cleared of all
encumbrances, the cleaning women
given a free rein to go as far as they
liked, and everybody waited for S-C.
to file In.
At the Loew office they say that a
lease held by Sullivan-Considine te
holding that agency back from mak-
ing a move.
There have been stories lately that
Mr. Morris would shortly leave the
combined booking agency he is now
connected with, but no confirmation
can be had. Morris denies all such
rumors. It would not be surprising,
however, if Bill should go to England
shortly. The strongest tie between
Loew and Morr's just now is the
Harry Lauder touring contract, for
next season over here. That was
dumped into the pot by Mcrris, along
with other assets of the William Mor-
ris Circuit (including the lease of the
New York American, worth about
$250,000, which will be enough to
stand off the losses on the "small
time" policy of the former Morris Cir-
cuit for a few weeks yet).
The other day while speaking to
Lee Shubert, who asked William Mor-
ris why he didn't stick It out, Mr.
Morris is reported as replying "What
could I do? All that I had was a
bunch of debts, Isman's auditors, and
Bloom's encourapement."
"The" Bloom is Edward L., gen-
eral manager of William Morris, Inc.,
at a salary of $15,000 yearly. Mr.
Bloom's present duties, according to
information, Is looking after the elec-
tric light bulbs and seeing that the
bartenders on the roof don't over-
sweeten the lemonade. Every time
Marcus Loew meets Mr. Bloom on pay
day, they embrace.
The Hoof show on the American
broke fairly well last week. Enough
people, who never Haw the garden be-
fore, on account of the prices, wan-
dered upstairs to get a cheap peek.
During the twenty-minute intermis-
sion, refreshments were served on a
scientific plan. Only soft drinks could
be had, with ten-cent lemonade head-
lined. The girl ushers from down-
stairs were promoted to waitresses Tor
the night performance above. It is
not known whether they split their
tips r>0-50 or buy the privilege out-
right for the week. Wednesday, the
girls were hoping that Mr. Loew start-
ed no other Hoof Harden, as they said
tni-v might have to split the week, and
the customers were just getting to
know them well enough to promise a
present at the end of the summer.
VARIETY
TO MAURICE SHAPIRO
IN MIMORIAM
His brain was big;
His heart was bigger Hum his brain.
"To know him was to love h'.in."
Might well l>e said again.
For kindness was his greater part;
Helf found no place within his heart;
The hand that took as freely gave;
To selfishness a King, to thaiity a slave.
More might be said, but one word will explain:
Love— 'twas the boon he gave, and Love, his gain.
And this, his epitaph on Memory's shrine;
He drank the gall alone, and shared the wine.
Alfred Bryan.
The death of Maurice Shapiro, the
well known music publisher, last Wed-
nesday, started all sorts of rumors
afloat as to the disposition of the busi-
ness. Edgar Selden, speaking for the
concern, said:
"Mr. Shapiro's death, while sudden,
was not unexpected. We have looked
for some such occurrence for the past
five years, and the one who knew it
better than all of us was Shapiro him-
self. He expressed himself time and
again as being ready when his day
came.
"To that end he had arranged the
office staff 8 of both his New York and
Chicago places and also the heads of
his stores, so that the business would
MAURICE SHAPIRO.
not be interrupted in the event of his
demise. He has planned all his new
issues until next October. I will con-
tinue as heretofore as general man-
ager and Louis Bernstein, Mrs. Sha-
piro's brother, will look after her in-
terests.
"The will, which is less than three
hundred words in length, leaves the
entire estate to his wife, also appoint-
ing her sole executrix."
A tribute to the memory of Mr. Sha-
piro was contained in a letter received
this week by Meyer Cohen, manager
for Charles K. Harris. The writer is
Col. A. H. Goetting, the largest jobber
in music, and probably the next gover-
nor of Massachusetts. Col. Ooetting
wrote:
"Poor Shapiro is gone. I guess
the music business killed him and
I have an idea if people will con-
tinue in this business there will be
some others dropping off In about
the same way. It is a business that
is full of cussedness and very little
is left to commend itself. Last year
I had to leave my business for over
three months on account of the bick-
ering and fretting connected with
it. Well, there is no use in my tell-
ing you all about this. You are ob-
serving enough to know what is go-
ing on and know very well if you
had gotten into some other business
you would have had more peace of
mind, escaped a great deal of abuse,
been happier and had a great deal
more money. With your energy and
your resourcefulness in some other
line you would have retired by this
time and have had plenty of money
to have lived on the remainder of
your life. Thank heaven that I my-
self managed to make investments
outside the music business which
have turned out all right. The
money was not made in the music
business, but In real estate, and like
a darn fool, I took some of It to put
in the music business."
JOE HOWARD SAILING.
On the George Washington this
week passage was booked for Joe How-
ard, the writer, actor and manager,
who intended remaining on the other
side until August. Returning then,
Mr. Howard contemplated presenting
himself in vaudeville in the principal
scene from "The Goddess of Liberty,"
with twelve people.
On Wednesday Howard was endeav-
oring to cancel his passage and remain
in New York.
Mr. Howard's wife, Mabel Barrison,
is now resting at Cranford, N. J.
DIOKSON GOING BACK.
Mace Greenleaf, Philip Sheffield,
Barbara King and Charles D. Herman
have been engaged to appear in
Charles Dickson's new comedy, "The
Ingrate," which will be produced in
New York early in September.
It looks like a certainty that Dick-
son himself will get back in the lime-
light next season, in the new show.
Bernard Randall will be his business
manager; Martin J. Cody, stage man-
ager.
RETURNS WITH BOOKINGS.
With several more or less import-
ant foreign engagements! entered for
the Folies Bergere, New Yprk, Wil-
liam Harris returns to this side dur-
ing the week.
While abroad, Mr. Harris booked
Inez and Reba Kaufman for twenty
weeks at the New York Folies, opening
Sept. 11. This is the longest term
contract the Folies has yet made. The
Marbas, foreigners, will start a date
there March 18, next. Muriel Hard-
ing, a pianologiste and mimic, and
Josie Collins, daughter of the late Lot-
tie Collns, have also been secured.
The Four Fords took part in the
Folies Cabaret show this week. Emma
Francis will go in the variety perform-
ance as a "single" June 19, and La
Titcomb opens for two weeks June 26.
It Is likely that Jeanette Denarber,
the French soubret, who has been with
the Folies since the house opened, will
play for the Shuberts next season. Her
agreement expires June 18. The op-
t'on for further time contained within
her contract with the Folies manage-
ment has not been exercised.
STARS TO PAY.
Chicago, June 7.
Owing to the failure of Nora Bayes,
who, with her husband, is starring in
"Little Miss Fix-It" at the Chicago
Opera House to appear at the matinee
performance Wednesday of last week
the management had to refund more
than $600 over the box office window.
The house management refused to
lose its share of the money the au-
dience represented and the manage-
ment of the attraction will have to
stand for the amount being deducted
from the statement at the end of the
week.
The producing managers, Werba &
Leuscher, will look to their stars for
a settlement of the claim. Whether
the latter will pay only the house
share of the loss, or pay that and also
reimburse the owners of the show, is
in dispute at present.
The first week of the engagement
at the Opera House, "Little Miss Fix-
It" played to $5,500, gross.
SAVAGE IN MILAN.
Henry W. Savage spent the greater
part of last week in Milan, Italy, con-
ferring with the music house of the
Ricordis, publishers of the Puccini op-
eratic scores, regarding his forthcom-
ing production in English of the
Italian composers latest masterpiece
"The Girl of the Golden West."
At Savage's office in New York, Mad-
ison Corey the "Governor's" right
hand man, stated that Mr. Savage
would return to this country either
late this month or early in July and
that from the time of his arrival home
there would be a general rush of prep-
aration for the coming season. The
first few weeks will be given over to
the selection of the cast for the new
grand opera.
ELIZABETH MURRAY HEADLINING.
Chicago, June 7.
Th e Majestic will have as Its head-
liner for a week this summer, Eliza-
beth Murray, who scored so emphati-
cally in "Mme. Sherry." The contract
has been signed.
ALICE LLOYD SHOW SETTLED.
An Alice Lloyd show for next sea-
son (by Jan. 1) was settled upon last
week, when Miss Lloyd placed herself
under the management of Werba &
Leuscher. The piece will be an op-
eratic production. Mark A. Leuscher
and Harry B. Smith may sail June
14 on the Mauretania, the same boat
Miss Lloyd has engaged passage
for, to witness the Coronation in
London. She will return to New York
in September.
Several legitimate managers were
after Miss Lloyd. The Pat Casey
Agency also placed before her
an offer for another Orpheum Circuit
tour, or a season in the eastern vaude-
ville houses.
ROSE STAHL.
JUST ASKING, THAT'S ALL.
Mlstanguett, a French soubret on
the style of Fougere, is asking $1,250
a week for American vaudeville.
SECOND CONFESSIONAL PLAY
Gustave Frohman has signed con-
tracts with the Oppenheimer Brothers
of St. Louis, to produce in that city
about July 1, a play called "Father
Jerome." The play deals with the
secrets of the confessional. Orrin
Johnson, who created the role of the
priest in "The Confession," has been
selected for the leading role.
Hal Reid, author of "The Confession"
says he has been assured that "Father
Jerome" is not an infringement on
his play.
20-YEAR OLD PIECE.
John Ransone is contemplating re-
viving "Across the Atlantic," a comedy
drama in which he starred twenty
years ago. Mr. Ranson e may take
the piece without change and play it
in stock, assuming the principal role
himself, or he may boil it into a 22-
niinute sketch for vaudeville.
FRIARS' TOUR CLOSE.
The Friars Frolic plays the Globe
theatre tonight (Friday), ending a
trip of ten days on the road. The
show will be the same as when first
presented at the New Amsterdam
May 28, including Weber and Fields
(who did not accompany the troupe
en tour).
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London, May 31.
Fred Ginnett is dangerously 111. He
was at the Vaudeville Club the other
afternoon and complained of feeling
queer. Two doctors and a specialist
are now attending him for pneu-
monia.
George Kdwardeg, the theatrical
manager, underwent a serious opera-
tion last week at his house in Regent
Park. He is now progressing favor-
ably. The operation was postponed
until after the production at Daly's
of "The Count of Luxembourg."
Victoria Monks' father, Andrew
Thomas Monks, died May 21 from
heart failure. The deceased leaves six
children, all grown up and well pro-
vided for.
Wish Wynne has returned to the-
London Pavilion with new songs, in
every way worthy successors as char-
acter studies to those she gave on her
last visit. One "ER" is an extremely
comical servant girl character, and
another, a charming presentation of a
love-sick country girl. This artist will
shortly be seen again in America.
The new Empire was opened at
Preston to a capacity audience. It
has a seating capacity of 2,500.
The Alhambra, Glasgow, closed May
27 and will remain dark until August
Bank Holiday (Aug. 7) when .the new
house will open with a change of pol-
icy, playing twice nightly. The Al-
hambra started around Christmas
time, with one show nightly at a high-
er scale of admission than Is charged
In the twice-nightly halls. The Glas-
gow public seemed satisfied to pay the
extra money, but expected big bills in
return. The management was will-
ing to offer the heavy programs, but
was not able to secure the material.
It was found impossible to obtain fifty-
two headliners during the running
year, necessary to the success under
the once nightly policy. It is expected
the hall will be a big winner under the
new plan, as has been the Paladium,
London, which started under the one-
show-a-night and was forced into the
other policy.
Slierek & Hraff have dissolved part-
nership. Many rumors have been
afloat about the firm for some time.
Jordan and Harvey are going to
Australia to appear on the Brennan
Tour.
A number of continental managers
were In London last week looking for
talent. They claimed that nothing of
importance could be found. H. B\
Marlnelll was also here for a few days.
Just back from Australia, are due to
open at the Wintergarten, Berlin, Aug.
17. Collins and Hart are going in
the Provinces for six weeks, starting
at Leeds, May 29. They sa 1 for the
States (home) on the Prince Frederick
Wilhelm, July 9.
Morris and Leona, who were booked
for some time to come, were suddenly
stopped in their work through the
death of Miss Leona in Paris, May 20.
William Grossman, the New York
attorney, who has had charge of the
affairs of The Great Lafayette for a
number of years, has been appointed
receiver of the English estate of the il-
lusionist who lost his life in the Edin-
burgh fire. The Chancery Court made
the appointment, with the consent of
Alfred Neuberger, brother of the de-
ceased, the nearest known relative.
David Paget, a fourteen year old
boy violinist, who has been playing on
the streets to help support his parents,
attracted the attention of the Kaiser
and Kaiserin at Lady Londesbor-
ough's garden party at Dunstan's Re-
gent Park. The boy won a prize of
ten guineas at a street performers'
concert last April, since which time he
has been appearing in the music halls
here- The Empress was so impressed
by the boy's playing that it is said she
will interest herself in his future.
George English, one time proprie-
tor of the Sebright, died last week.
He leaves a widow and four children.
The Six Brothers' Luck lost $10,-
000 in stage properties through a
Are May 20 in a storehouse which
they rented to keep their props.
LL.J opens at the Tivoll, Stockholm,
June 1. The Six American Dancers,
DE LONG SISTERS
Of Frank Milton and the Do I,onn Slutori.
who sailed last week for England to play a
■Ix weeks' engagement at the Coliseum. Lou-
don.
PARIS NOTES
BY EDWA1D O. KENDIEW
Paris, May 31.
The new management which has ta-
ken over the Paris Alhambra, as a
private enterprise, for the month of
June, has engaged % the following as
the opening show, June 1: Les Totos,
Lilly Belle, Maxim and Mad, Aldon
and Lopez, Great Dane and Miss SUla,
Court and Claire, Tramel (French
Singer), Antonio de Bilbao and Mon-
gigongo, Little Pich (not Tich), Sev-
erus Schaeffer, Alfred Schneider and
his twenty-two lions; pictures, and a
pantomime "Nuits de Paris" with Xav-
ier e de L'.ka and Paul Pranck. Gaston
Danville is financing this month's en-
terprise of the Alhambra.
Arlette Dorgere, the Parisian sou-
bret, has been engaged for the open-
ing show at the new music hall in
Buenos Aires.
The Comedie Francaise reading com-
mittee has accepted by a unanimous
vote a three-act piece In verse, enti-
tled "Janick," by Paul Ferrler. The
author is president of the French So-
ciety of dramatic authors this year.
It is the journalist Noziere who will
adapt Guy -de Maupassant's well known
book "Bel Ami" to the stage. The
play will probably be given at the Par-
is Vaudeville next year. Pierre El-
zear had also started to write a play
on the same story, but the administra-
tors of the estate of Maupassant state
they have not given him that author-
ity.
The weather is delightful, after a
series of chilly evenings, which -had
an effect on the al fresco establish-
ments. After several postponements
the Jardin de Paris finally started for
its 1911 season, with a vaudeville
program devoid of big acts. Among
the people who inaugurated the sum-
mer show are Humpstl-Bumpsti (no
connection with ftice and Prevost);
El Sarrazlno, artistic posing; Eva de
Clerk, high school riding; Maymie and
Hilman, 5 Brems Stepherus, etc.
Several changes are listed at the
Paris Folies Bergere for June, with the
withdrawal of Polalre, Chevalier and
2 Marbas. The revue still attracts,
the number of foreign visitors being
very large.
Pinard & Co., owners of the Ambas-
sadeurs and Alcazar d'Ete, have en-
gaged Olivier Cambon as musical di-
rector. Both these establishments are
now feeling the effect of the warm
weather, although the receipts are sat-
isfactory. Among the artists booked for
P. L. Flers* revue, due middle of June
at the Alcazar, are Mary Max and
Mile, de Williams. There Is every
prospect of it being a propitious sum-
mer for open-air entertainments; 1910
was disastrous. Already the Marigny
is playing to capacity nightly.
be on the program at the Nouveautes,
but it is certain that Feydeau's
"Champignol malgre lui" (one of the
best comic military farces written)
will be the closing event of this fa-
mous house. It shuts July 1, at the
latest, and soon after the theatre will
be demolished. Under these condi-
tions Soulie withdrew his play. It
may be seen elsewhere next season.
M. Mortier will keep his theatre Mi-
chel open a part of the summer at
least, and intends to revive shortly
that charming short play by Francis
de Croisset, "La Bonne Intention,"
with Jeanne Granier back in the lead-
ing role.
Regina Badet, who brought many to
the Theatre Antoine last winter to see
her licentious dance in "La Femme et
le Pantin," will reappear in vaudeville
this summer at one of the Champs
Elysees establishments. She failed to
please at the Palace, London, but be-
cause of her long connection with the
Opera Comique, and her recent crea-
tion at the Theatre Antoine, is cer-
tain to make a sensational attraction
here.
An excellent curtain-raiser entitled
"Incident of April 7," by Tristan Ber-
nard (author of "English as she is
spoken") is being given at the Theatre
de l'Athenee.
A vaudeville program will be given
during the "summer at Monte Carlo,
from June 2 to end of October. Rog-
ers, the administrator of the Eldorado,
Nice, is attending to the bookings.
A monument to the memory of the
two Coquelin brothers will be Inau-
gurated at Boulogne-sur-Mer, the na-
tive place of these actors, July 16.
The Wintergarten, Berlin, remains
open this year throughout the sum-
mer.
DREW COMPANY TROUBLES.
Denver, June 7.
Sidney Drew, who played here at the
Orpheum all last week, closed his sea-
son Sunday night and endeavored to
take a Union Pacific train bound for
the east. Accompanied by his wife he
planned to go direct to New York. The
members of his company demanded
transportation to New York, but it Is
said they were refused.
They asserted that when they re-
paired to Mr. Drew's dressing room
to enforce their demand, they were
met by a revolver in the star's hand
and beut a hasty retreat. Drew en-
deavored to leave the theatre in a tax-
icab and declares that one of his com-
pany chased him with an open knife.
He boarded the train, but the actors
followed, dragging him off, continuing
the altercation while the train depart-
ed without him.
A piece called "Je viens de cueillir The Brennnn Hill *.,* to have como
Celine" by Maurice Soulie should now up for a vote at Albany Wednesday.
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VARIETY
RUNAWAY DAUGHTER WANTED.
Houston, Tex., June 7.
With a very wealthy father, and
everything that she could have wished
for, Adelaide Cope, 18- year-old daugh-
ter of W. H. Cope, has been missing
from her home since April 2.
It is believed that the young woman
was "stage struck," and may be at
present appearing in the chorus of
some show or vaudeville act. The
girl's mother has been under a physi-
cian's care, in a precarious state of
health, since Adelaide ran away.
Mr. Cope is the vice-president of the
International Great Northern Railroad
(running through Texas). He has
stated that should his daughter return
to comfort her mother, and restore her
to health, he will finance a production
for her.
INTERSTATE BUILDING TWO.
Chicago, June 7.
The Interstate Amusement Co. has
filed plans for the two new theatres,
one in San Antonio and another In
Dallas. Both houses will be named
Majestic. The present Majestic,
Dallas, owned by the Interstate, will
be transformed Into a 5-10 vaudeville
and picture house upon completion of
the new theatre. Operations will com-
mence in both towns within sixty days
VAUDE DOESN'T GO.
Houston, Tex., June 7.
Sullivan-Considlne summer vaude-
ville in the Sydney Wies theatres down
around here hasn't panned out. All
the houses shut a week ago. Thea-
tres at Oklahoma City, San Antonio
and here, were among them.
BUILDING POP HOUSE.
Washington, June 7.
The Imperial Theatre Co., Is erect-
ing a new house on 9th, between
D and E streets. It is to be finished
by Oct. 1. The house will be mod-
ern in every respect and will house
popular priced vaudeville. W. S. Mc-
Kean is to manage.
THEATRE PANIC AVERTED.
Seattle, June 7.
A panic was averted at the Star The-
atre Sunday by the coolness of the
employees when a fire started in the
picture machine booth. $200 damage
resulted. The house was crowded, and
the audience inclined to stampede.
The Star turns from burlesque to
"pop" vaudeville June 12.
LA SALLE CLOSED.
Chicago, June 7.
Abe Jacobs has abandoned his plan
of keeping the La Salle open during
the summer with "pop" vaudeville.
The public refused to patronize. Jacobs
closed the house last week.
A CHANGE OF POLICY.
Chicago, June 7.
The Myer's Grand theatre at Janes-
ville will discontinue playing road
shows next week and instead will offer
a first class vaudeville show booked
through the W. V. M. A.
Harry Cooper says his brother Ike
Cooper would have nothing to say
about any act Harry appeared in. Ike
had his say last week.
NEW THEATRE AND PLAY.
"Author-actor-manager" is the hy-
phenated title that may hereafter be
conferred upon William Collier in the
near future.
Next season Mr. Collier will be un-
der his own management in a new
play written by himself, and to be pro-
duced in a new theatre of which he is
to be lessee and manager.
The piece is now being written and
work upon the erection of the theatre
is to be begun shortly. The location
of the new playhouse is on the north
side of 48th street, opposite the Sher-
man apartment house. Felix Isman,
the real estate operator, is building it
and has leased it to the comedian for
a term of years.
JERRY FLYNN LEAVES.
With a record of twelve years of
popularity behind him, Jerry Flynn
left his position as treasurer of Keith-
Proctor's Fifth Avenue theatre last
Sunday night. Mr. Flynn resigned
some days before. His future plans
have not been settled upon. Extremely
well liked by the patrons of the the-
atre as well as the firm of managers,
Mr. Flynn will be greatly missed at
the wicket down there.
The Fifth Avenue may not remain
open all summer. That will depend
upon the state of business. If clos-
ing, July 2 will be about the time.
Treasurer Brink, formerly at the
Union Square, replaces Mr. Flynn in
the treasurer's office.
ALICE MORELOCK
Who wrltea and plays her own iketche».
*XO TRADE IN STAMPS.
New Orleans, Jun^ 7.
The office at 701 Whitney Bank
building is still there; the sign of the
Southern Amusement Premium Co.
still adorns the doorway; but George
J. Rose manager of the concern is
hot at his old desk and has not been
s'nee last Saturday. Gone is the man-
ager, and with him about $1,200, it is
alleged, which he collected from local
retail merchants who bought picture
show tickets that Rose was under con-
tract to redeem from picture theatres
at 2% cents each, the price at which
they were sold to the retail merchants
being one cent more. Rose's scheme
was the "trading stamps" thing adapt-
ed to meet amusement conditions, but
he left, and did not redeem,
GOING ON THEIR OWN.
Jerome & Schwartz are going to be
publishers on their own account, that
is, to the extent of publishing all songs
specially written for performers and
all musical comedy and operatic scores.
This will do away with the necessity
of establishing a professional depart-
ment and no free copies or free orches-
trations are contemplated. All of
which will not Interfere with their
placing ballads and other songs de-
signed for general consumption with
such publishers as may care to accept
them.
With the well known reputation of
Mr. Jerome as a writer of lyrics, mon-
ologs and "books," with Mr. Schwartz's
fame as a composer attached, It is pos-
sible the firm will spread out to fill a
big void in the show business.
HITS SEVERAL PLAYS.
Assemblyman James A. Foley, of
this city, introduced in the Assembly
at Albany, May 24, a bill that passed
the Senate last week, and is now In
the hands of the governor for his sig-
nature. If signed it will become a
misdemeanor for anyone to imperson-
ate the Deity, either in public or pri-
vate.
It will prevent the playing in this
state of several well known plays such
as "The Passing of the Third Floor
Back," "The Servant in the House,"
etc., despite the fact that these plays
treat the subject reverently.
BILLBOARD INJUNCTION.
The South Bend (Ind.) Bill Posting
Co. prevented the Ringlings Bros, last
week from using the billboards, which
the posting company said had been
leased to the Hagenbeck-Wallace show.
A temporary injunction was granted
until the hearing for final settlement
comes off.
"WILD WEST" AT BEACH.
It was reported around this week
that Eddie Arlington wonM bring the
California Frank "Wild West" show
down around Coney Islar ' this sum-
mer, for a run.
GOT THE INSTIGATOR.
There had been a disturbing out-
break in the gallery of the town the-
atre, the night before, on the attempt
of a portly female member of the
performing troupe to unload "Curfew
shall not," etc., on an unwilling audi-
ence. This affair being reported to
the chief of pclice the following day,
that officer detailed one of his sub-
ordinates to the gallery for the next
evening performance.
, "If a repetition of last night's af-
fair is started," was the chief's com-
mand to his detail, who, it happened,
was a new addition to the force and
an Irishman, "be sure you arrest the
instigator!"
Late that evening this policeman
reappeared before his superior.
"Well," inquired the chief, "noting
the perspiring face of his new police-
man, "was there another disturbance
In the gallery?"
"There was," replied the officer.
"Did you get the instigator?"
"Oi did. Oi locked up th' woman
that made th' speech!"
WATCHING THE FOLIE8.
Though the management of the
Folles Bergere seems to believe its
program for the Cabaret performance
is not public knowledge through not
being billed nor advertised, the vaude-
ville managers apparently have a way
of learning who is to play there, before
the booking is entered.
Last week Nat Wills was asked why
he contemplated the Folles. That caus-
ed Nat to accept a date at Hammer-
stein's, June 19. This week the Four
Fords were told if they had not ap-
peared there, their open time this sum-
mer would have been filled in by the
United Booking Offices.
William Hammerstein Is the man-
ager with his finger on the key. The
s tuatlon with the Folles playing
"United acts" is gathering more ten-
sion daily.
DAUGHTER RUNS AWAY.
Lillian Lovette in private life Lil-
lian White, has been missing from her
parents' home at 416 East 60th street,
New York City, for the past week.
The girl left a letter stating she
would commit suicide. The girl's pa-
rents are distracted and will appre-
ciate any information regarding their
daughter's whereabouts.
Miss Louvette was at one time con-
nected with the Overing Trio.
A $200 TRIP.
Boston, June 7.
Mary Barry claimed that she tripped
over a rope while entering a tent at
the Buffalo Bill show, June 17, 1907.
This caused her to fall and she sued
the show for the injuries received.
Judge McLaughlin awarded her $200
damages. The defence offered no evi-
dence.
EVA MUDGE
NEW MANAGER AND POLICY.
rnontown, Pa., June 7.
The Consolidated Amusement Co.,
whith has been running vaudeville at
the West End theatre for the past
two years, failed to take up the op-
tion on the lease, calling for three
more years. Harry Beeson has once
more stepped in and will manage the
theatre himself, playing first class at-
tractions next season.
VARIETY
15
COHSK QUITTING NEW YORK.
What started out like a whirlwind
with all the accoutrements of some-
thing immense in the way of big finan-
cial returns for summer stock man-
agers has proved nothing more than a
flash, as company after company is
withdrawing from the limelight.
The slump has not been confined to
any particular section, but has been
general, with the east and south the
hardest hit. Various reasons are as-
cribed for the failure of stock to reap
the harvest anticipated. Too many
companies, hot weather, park conces-
sions and the wearing off of the sum-
mer stock novelty are some of the
things which have played havoc with
the business.
Corse Payton, who a year ago as-
tonished New York by inaugurating
popular-priced stock at the Academy
of Music (making money on the ex-
periment), and on May 11, last, in-
stalled a company at the Grand Opera
House, expecting to repeat his former
Manhattan success, exploded a bomb-
shell on Broadway this week when he
announced that he would close his
company at the Grand, June 17. Lack
of patronage, heavy expense entailed
in putting on the shows and house
rental are said to have caused Corse's
proposed withdrawal from New York.
Undaunted, Payton leased the Shu-
bert in Brooklyn and opened there
Monday with his old Lee Avenue
bunch on hand to greet, the return
of the Payton brand of stock to
Brooklyn.
E. S. Schiller, who thought this
summer would prove a good one, sent
several companies into the south, but
the conditions were against him. Af-
ter a few weeks, two of his organiza-
tions were forced to close. The Mem-
phis company quit several weeks ago.
Last Saturday night Schiller's Play-
ers at Norfolk gave up the ship.
With the closing of Schiller's Play-
ers at Norfolk, last Saturday, after a
five weeks' season some of the players
were sent to the other Southern com-
panies, while the remainder arrived in
New York by boat last Monday.
Rose Tapley, leading woman, re-
places Marie Pavey with the Richmond
company, and Harold Kennedy, come-
dian, and Henry Hicks, character man,
have gone to the Atlanta house. .1. W.
Ashley has joined the Richmond Co.
Cecil Owen, stage director at Norfolk,
has been transferred to the Richmond
Co.
THROUGH AT BIXGHAMTON.
The Robyn Players, at Binghaniton.
N. Y., have concluded that fttock doe3
not pay and will close at Stone's Opera
House to-morrow night.
William Robyns organize 1 the com-
pany, but a week ago turned it over to
J. Sydney Macey.
JEFFERSON A STRENGTHENED
Thomas Jefferson, son of the late
Joseph Jefferson, Is offering himself
through Jack Levy as a "strengthener"
for stock companies.
Mr. Jefferson has the entire equip-
ment of three shows, Including his fa-
ther's masterpiece "Rip Van Winkle."
The other two are "The Cricket on
the Hearth" and "Lend Me Five Shill-
ings."
Mr. Jefferson accepts an engagement
with a stock company for three weeks,
playing a week with each of the above
shows. He takes the leading role,
supported by the stock company al-
ready installed.
This week Mr. Jefferson is heading
the Orpheum Stock Co., at Altoona, Pa.
TWO WEEKS' RUN.
A new stock policy at the Academy
of Music will change the bill fortnight-
ly hereafter instead of weekly. The
new regime was started with "The
City." Much to the surprise of all con-
cerned the receipts the second week
were on a par with the first.. Cam-
eron demons joined the Academy
company as juvenile this week, open-
ing in "Secret Service."
MAYOR'S WIFE ACTING.
Boston, June 7.
Mrs. George A. Hibbard, wife of
the late Mayor Hibbard of Boston,
who was also the postmaster here,
made her prefessional debut on the
stage, as "Simpson" the "show girl,"
in "The Chorus Lady" at the Majestic,
Monday. It Is but a little over two
years since Mrs. Hibbard was the
"first lady of the city." When her
husband died, he left the family in fi-
nancial difficulties. Although Mrs.
Hibbard is a grandmother, she is very
youthful in appearance and when the
offer was made to her, she accepted
at once.
Coupled with the fact that this is
the first time that "The Chorus Lady"
has been used for a stock production
and with Mrs. Hibbard playing a part,
it was a winner from the start.
Mrs. Hibbard has appeared in a
number of amateur plays.
Julia Morris, who has played Lena In "Ari-
zona" for the past four years, was specially
engaged for the same role by the Poll stock
company nt Scranton. Pa., this week.
("J race Huff, loading woman of the Poll stock
sit Wllkes-Harre, Pa., has made several trips
through the clouds with Frank Paine, the
lilnlman.
DEPOSES THE MANAGER.
J,. A. Schwenk, who organized a com-
pany of stock players and opened at
the Family theatre, Carbondale, Pa.,
has been deposed as manager. The or-
ganization is now going it on its own.
One of the players came to New
York Monday to confer with M. Reis,
relative to securing the Grand Opera
House, Carbondale, Pa., for the bal-
ance of the summer.
The Co. is a strong one, composed
of Ralph MacDonald and Cherven Ches-
tik, leads; Anthony DeMotte, Roy Tem-
pleton, Jack Rose, Harry Fenton,
Frank Emmerson, Georgia Haynes,
Madeline La Fere, James D. Dower, J.
N. Wilson, Mark Under, stage man-
ager.
LOUISE VALE.
Leading Woman of the Vale Stock Com-
pany, now hack In Its old home. Gayety,
Hoboken.
Lawrence Barbour, stage director of the
Poll company at Scranton, who has been unite
III. Is back on the theatre Job.
Lawrence H. MctJill, late stage director with
the Thompson and Flynn company at Law-
rence, Mass., has been engaged by Corse Pay-
ton.
Scvcrln I)e Dcyn has been enured as lead-
ing man with the Poll company at Scranton.
A difference of opinion between Alex. C
Held, stage director, and llenrlette llrown.
leading woman of the Patcrson Opera House
stock company, reached such a point that Man-
ager John J. Uoetschlus decided to close for
the summer. "Zaza" Is the Dual bill, this
week.
The Chestnut Street Theatre stock com-
pany, which has had a successful winter sea-
son In Philadelphia, will close for the summer
June 17.
Doris Hardy, playing with the Whltlaker-
Pltt stock company at the ( >i pin um. Jersey
City, last week, In running up .1 Hight of steps,
slipped nud fell, cutting an ugly gash In her
left wrist. Despite the pain. Miss Hardy
plucklly finished out her part.
ELITCH'S CO. OPENING.
Denver, June 7.
Elitch's Garden Company opens Sat-
urday night in "Such a Little Queen"
under the management of Mrs. Mary
Elltch Long. Bruce MoRae and Jane
Grey have been engaged to play leads.
Others in the company will be Ben
Johnson, Clarence Handyslde, Tom
Findlay and Robert Morris, stage di-
rector.
Another stock company has been or-
ganized for Denver, opening next Mon-
day in "Glorious Betsy," with James
Durkln and Maude Fealy in the lead-
ing roles. Miss Fealy has been play-
ing in Salt Lake City, but closed there
in order to open in Denver where she
is a big stock favorite. The Durkin-
Fealy Co. will play at the Orpheum.
Cleveland, June 7.
Summer stock opens at the Euclid
Garden theatre, June 12, Edwin Arden
has been specially engaged as lead-
ing man for four weeks, opening In
"The Marriage of Kitty." When Arden
leaves, Amelia Bingham follows for
a month's epgagement as the star
player. After that it is likely Ar-
den will return.
An innovation Is the presentation of
condensed grand opera by a company
of Ave or six star singers headed by
Madame Norwood, which will give cur-
tain-raisers each week in addition to
the regular stock pieces.
A MILLION MERGER.
Los Angeles, June 7.
Oliver Moresco and John H. Black-
wood have merged their interests, in-
corporating under the name of the Mo-
resco-Blackwood Co. for $1,000,000.
The properties controlled by the com-
pany are: Belasco, Burbank, Majestic
and Lyceum theatres.
BURTON PROMOTING PARK.
Chicago, June 7.
H. B. Burton, manager of the Or-
pheum, Des Moines is promoting a
$200,000 company for the purpose of
building a new summer park in Des
Moines to run in opposition to Inger-
soll Park of that city.
Part of the money has been raised.
It is expected that ground will be
broken on the new site some time this
summer. If plans materialize, the
park will be ready for occupancy by
next season.
Florence iturioughs was specially engaged
by the Poll stock rompuny t his week to play a
leading role In "Pretty Peggy - ' at AVllkes-
I Jarre.
The two Koliiuson kids (TUanea, aged nln'
years, and < 'oiiHtanei-, ag.-d six) have Ix'en
specially engaged for summer stock. The for-
mer is playing with the Thalia theatre com-
piny on the Uowery. the latter with the (Jus
Forbes company In Stamford, Ct.
The stock company at the Carrick. St. Paul.
has closed a thirty-nine weeks' season. It
goes to Denver for a six weeks' engagement
Nina Marries and l.e H lle Hunt were signed
through the Paul Sei.n agency for the stock
company which has been organized for a
summer engagement at Sherbrooke, Can.
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VARIETY
GARDEN PICTURES, FAILURE.
The moving picture experiment at
Madison Square Garden will shortly
cease. It has proven a failure, despite
the small cost of installing and main-
taining it. Practically the only cost is
the women's orchestra which plays af-
ter every second reel, and the pictures
themselves. The house is always Idle
at this time of year and the employes
used to maintain the pictures are the
regulate house attaches who are car-
ried on the payroll anyway. The
pictures show up very badly as there
is too much light back of the screen,
making them indistinct.
One of the directors of the Garden
admitted the failure of the present
attraction. He said:
"We are a trifle disappointed over
the lack of patronage and can only at-
tribute it to the fact that there Is no
traffic in this neighborhood at night.
Our entrance is on Madison Avenue,
until recently considered the most val-
uable from a real estate point of view.
The trend of business in the past few
years has made our Fourth avenue
property much more valuable. For
the pictures we have 1,500 seats on
the ground floor and can open our
balconies to as many more if neces-
sary. Up to date we have found no
need for that. We have some shows
booked In for July and unless the pic-
tures get a move on we may close at
any time. Summer shows have al-
ways been a gamble here. We made
money with Dubs one season and lost
the next We earned a big pile on a
summer skating rink and the follow-
ing year went to a $5,000 expense of
installing a new floor for the same
plan. It fell flat on the return date.
An open roof garden is a thing of the
past. So, if we do not sell the prop-
erty, we shall run no more attractions
of our own here in the summer time.
"A syndicate has an option on the
property for $3,250,000, which expires
July 15. We are assured that they
will positively exercise it before that
date for the erection of a business
block, as announced in Variety, some
time ago. We also saw it announced
In your paper that Henry Corn was
the prime mover in the deal for the
purchase of our property, but this he
denies. We believe, however, that
your announcement is correct and that
he has some business reasons for wish-
ing to keep his connection with it a
secret at this time."
$800 BILL AT 6-10.
Philadelphia, June 7.
The Grand Opera House is playing
a "i)op" vaudeville show costing $800
weekly at an admission scale of five
an 1 ten cents. The house seats 2,800
people.
CLEANERS AT THE HIP.
Wednesday night at the Hippo-
drome, the Department of Street
Cleaning, New York, had its outing.
All the white wings of the city were
given tickets for the entertainment,
after parading through the streets in
Ithe afternoon. Commissioner Bill
Edwards occupied a couple of boxes
to watch the fun and pictures, both
furnished by John J. Murdock, of the
Kinemacolor Co. The Shuberts sub-
scribed the Hippodrome building and
staff.
Mr. Murdock had a moving picture
taken of the parade in the afternoon,
showing it on the canvas at the Hip
in the evening before the vaudeville-
picture program concluded.
HUGO COMING HOME.
Hugo Morris sailed from London,
June 6, on the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Grosse, due here next Tuesday. Tro-
\ ato sailed on the same boat.
COMING "ARAB" SEASON.
From present indications it would
seem as though the coming theatrical
season was to be swept by the Arab
craze. For the early openings "The
Arjft" and the "Garden of Allah" are
announced. Both will be shown in
New York. For the latter George C.
Tyler of Lelbler & Co. has ordered
a number of native Arabians.
GLASER SHOW SELECTED.
The show for Lulu Glaser next sea-
son has been selected by A. H. Woods.
It is "Mme. Dudelsack," a German
musical comedy, to be adapted for this
side.
Next season Mr. Woods will have a
revival of "Little Nemo." In addition
to the many legitimate productions
under the Woods direction, there will
be eight melodramas on the road be-
longing to the manager. Among them
will be "The Bad Girl of the Family,"
and "The Secrets of the Police."
The engagement of Miss Glaser for
a week in vaudeville this summer at
the Brighton Beach Music Hall, has
been canceled.
JULIUS WITMARK NEXT.
Bill Lykens is seeking a vaudeville
opening for Julius Witmark of the
Witmark Music House. There are only
a couple of. the music houses left who
have not been personally represented
in vaudeville.
CARRIE BOWMAN.
Winston Churchill has intrcduced a
bill to the British Parliament which
provides for the protection of the pub-
lic against aerial navigation. An of-
fense under the act is to be punishable
by Imprisonment and a fine. Reckless
driving and navigating in certain
places where the public might be en-
dangered are a couple of the don'ts In
the bill. It doesn't say on which side
the aviators are supposed to pass a
cloud, but probably the driving rule
will hold good.
LEDERER OPPOSED TO $2.50.
The only theatrical manager In New
York who is willing to go on record as
being opposed to increase of prices at
legitimate houses is George W. Led-
erer. He does not hesitate to declare
himself. Mr. Lederer says:
"If the price of orchestra seats are
increased to $2.60, an average run for
a successful piece will be reduced from
twenty to twelve weeks. People who
might go often at $1.50 will only go
once to a show. Personally, I am in
favor of a reduction to the $1.50 scale
of prices. The higher the prices the
worse it will be for show business.
"Barring Augustin Daly, I was the
first manager to inaugurate an in-
creased scale and have cause to regret
it. I think that the Winter Garden
would have proven a much more last-
ing enterprise if the price were set at
one dollar a seat.
"Though they charge 'ten and six'
in London for the 'stalls,' thlB price
prevails for only^ about five rows of
seats, while immediately back of these
few chairs one can secure a good seat
for half a crown."
LILLIAN STEELE
THE SHOW OH NAME?
Marcus Loew has changed tactics
with regard to making a legal effort
to restrain Albert E. Lowe, who con-
ducts two "pop" vaudeville houses and
an alrdome in Brooklyn, from adver-
tising his places under his own name.
May 25, A. E. Lowe opened his air-
dome at Bushwick avenue and Han-
cock street, advertising his show as
"the same as given at our theatres."
Marcus I^oew has now secured Sara-
toga Park, at Broadway and Halsey
street, three blocks distant from
Lowe's alrdome, distributed 20,000
free introduction tickets, and put in
thirteen acts, running from seven to
eleven p. m. He is presenting a show
palpably designed to put a crimp into
the Lowe a'rdome.
All of Loew's paper in Brooklyn now
reads "Marcus Loew vaudeville" in-
stead of only "Loew vaudeville."
'Nib© Bill" (known as "Nature's
Little Gentleman") and sometimes re-
ferred to as Will H. Fox, returned to
New York Monday. Nlbo brought back
his usual stock of funny stories, to
be told in the parlor onjy.
THE "I WILLS*' IRREGULAR.
Great was the consternation at the
headquarters of the "I Will Club"
Monday evening. Pres Harry Mock
called an Irregular meeting, upon the
application of Harry Leonhardt, to
present the president with an ebony
gavel. Mr. Leonhardt is not a mem-
ber of the club, having been elected,
but declining to surrender the button
emblem of the order that Leonhardt
had surreptitionsly secured.
Upon the motion of the non-mem-
ber, Mr. Mock called a special meet-
ing of the club, held forthwith. Pro-
tested by two members In good stand-
ing, the meeting was declared to be
in order by the president, Leonhardt
voting with Mock, and also claiming
to hold a proxy from Aaron Kessler.
Mr. Leonhardt, with his legs crossed
and otherwise violating all canons of
the club, thereupon presented to Pres
Mock, the young colored usher at-
tached to Hammerstein's. Asked by
Leonhardt if he accepted the present.
Mr. Mock would not reply "I Will,"
giving as a reason for the violation of
the constitution that it was an irregu-
lar meeting, through the donor of the
gift having been a "ringer." Another
special meeting was immediately call-
ed. Leonhardt was excluded, and
vaporized himself by pulling a soft hat
over his eyes. A full report of the
proceedings was written out, and for-
warded to Joe Keaton, Grand Chief I
Will, who stood outside Hammerstein's
daring Tom Mahoney or anyone else
to mention any place where a "drahm"
could be procured, in which he (Kea-
ton) did not have credit.
It was the first mid-spring meei or
the "I Will Club," an organization
composed of abolitionists who believe
in the freedom of slaves to liquor. The
"I Wills" club house la in the bouffe
cafe at the northwestern intersection
of the Hammerstein and Republic the-
atres, one flight up. The club is
composed of those residents of the Big
Alley, who can glide past Solly Lee at
Hammerstein's front gate without
slipping Sol a coupon. William Ham-
merstein is an honorary member, and
as such, is permitted to loaf around
the lobby of the house.
Although meeting In a cafe, the
strict qualification for membership is
that no member shall have tasted
liquor for over one year prior to elec-
tion. Pursuant to the by-laws, Doc
Stelner's name always heads the wait-
ing list.
Next month the national convention
of the "I Wills" is to be held at Sta-
pleton, Staten Island. Pres Mock,
who is a candidate for the office of
"The Most Cheerful I Will" (equiva-
lent to the post of county detective
in Utah) has arranged for round trip
tickets, securing a club rate.
There are twenty-eight charter
members. A charter member is priv-
ileged to reply "I Will" first, when the
question is asked "Who will buy?"
(By virtue of his office, the president
is not permitted to respond to the
question.)
The other day Congressman Wil-
liam Sulzer *ent Mr. Mock his photo,
with permission for Harry to hang It
In the art gallery. Mr. Mock showed
the Congressman's letter around until
the typewriting was worn off.
VARIETY
*7
LYCEUM AND CONCERT
MENDELSSOHN HALL PASSES.
Mendelssohn Hall, the home of
chamber music In New York, has been
sold to Philip Lewlsohn for a sum
between $300,000 and $400,000, who
will replace it with a twelve-story
building, to be used chiefly for office
purposes, although a theatre is said to
be included in the building.
The original hall was constructed in
1815 as a home for the Mendelssohn
Glee Club. The concerts scheduled for
there next season, will be transferred
to the new auditorium being built by
the Aeolian Club, to the concert rooms
in Carnegie Hall and the halls in sev-
eral of New York's principal hotels.
NORDICA RETURNS THIS MONTH.
Advices received from abroad an-
nounce the return to this country dur-
ing the current month of Mme. Lillian
Nordlca. The grand opera prima
donna will remain here' for several
months, returning abroad in time for
the grand opera season In Paris. For
the first time in history the Wagnerian
ring will be sung in French there dur-
ing the season. Heretofore the operas
of the noted German writer have al-
ways been sung in his native tongue.
GOING FAR AWAY.
Ada Crossley, contralto, and a con-
cert company are on their way to make
an extended tour of South Africa.
Ludwig lien, the German tenor, who has
boon specially engaged to sing at the big Mil-
waukee Sangerfest. Is due to hit the New Tork
docks June 12, where a greeting will be ex-
tended by his American manager, M. H. Han-
son.
W. Dclton Baker, English bailtone, after a
successful American season, departs soon for
Europe, where he will make his fifth con-
secutive appearance with the Royal Choral
Society In London. He returns In the fall for
his second American season under M. H. Han-
son's management.
Earle La Ross, the American pianist, will
again be heard in recitals next season.
The annual dinner of the American Guild
of Organists will be held In New York some-
time this month-.
Jeanette Durm, planiste, has completely
recovered from her Illness, and will again be
heard In concerts next season. She was for-
merly soloist with the Theodore Thomas or-
chestra.
Mme. Gorvllle-Reach, contralto, has been
specially engaged by the Philadelphia orches-
tra as soloist for several American concerts
next March.
250 members of the Swiss Mannerchor Soci-
ety of Chicago, accompanied by singing soci-
eties from the Swiss colonies of New York and
vicinity, sailed May 27 from this city to take
part In the national song festival to be held
In Switzerland this month.
Mrs. Antonio Wrener-West, American bo-
pruno. reopens her oratorio and concert work
early in September In Indianapolis.
Jacob Kochkeller, violinist, who died re-
cently In New York, was once the favorite
violin accompanist of Adellna Pattl. and was
known to hold a single note on his instrument
••i full minute, while Pattl was giving her
volco a good workout.
Abraham Frankel, the young American vio-
linist, Just graduated from the'New Conserva-
tory of Music In Vienna, showing unusual skill
there as a conductor, returns to New York In
July to continue his career on United States
soil.
Frieda Lnngendorff will spend the summer
with his family In Berlin and will sing In
grand opera while abroad. Ho returns to
America next season to make an extended con-
cert tour under Marc La pen's direction. Mr.
Langendorff will sing several Wagnerian toIcb
next year.
KIND HEARTED TEACHER.
Minna Kaufmann, the American so-
prano and vocal teacher, sailed June
6 for Europe, taking three of her stu-
dents along for an ocean trip.
Miss Kaufmann's manager, Antonio
Sawyer, Is arranging her concert tour
in America for next season.
AGENCY BRANCHES.
Marc Lagen, the concert manager,
started this week on a six weeks' road
trip and upon his return will sail for
Europe, Aug. 1, where he will sign up
some artists for their appearance here
next season under his direction.
Lagen has decided to establish
branch offices In. Chicago and Port-
land, Ore.
"TWILIGHT" NEW OPERA.
"Twilight" is the title of the opera
by Arthur Nevin, which will be pre-
sented for the first time next season
by the Metropolitan Opera House Com-
pany.
NO LONGER FIRST BAND.
Paris, May 31.
The famous band of the Republican
Guard is on the decline, states Us
former conductor, Gabriel Pares, the
musical director at "Magic City." It
has fallen below its usual standard on
account of hard work, and -it was as
a protest to the Government that
Pares resigned (so he says) and ac-
cepted the summer park engagement.
Pares explains that the famous band
was formerly only used on official oc-
casions and ample time for rehearsals
was allowed, but now it is called on to
perform a dozen or fifteen times a
month, so that the bandsmen cannot
fulfill all its private engagements.
As the soloists are only paid $39
per month, and the bandsmen from
$25 to $30 per month (the pay of an
ordinary man in the regiment) they
have to depend on outside work. The
music suffered accordingly, until it is
no longer the first military band of
Europe.
Lily Dorn. of Los Angeles, now in New-
York arranging her recital programs for next
season, has spurned offers from the Shuberts
and Lleblers to sing in comic opera.
Virginia Tanner, the American dancer, re-
cently appearing In a recital of dances nt Co-
lumbia University, will make an extended tour
of the country next year.
Mildred Potter, contralto, and Lambert
Murphy, tenor, have been engaged by Walter
H. Anderson to sing the solo parts with tin-
Columbia University Festlvol chorus when It
presents "Messiah." Aug. 8. and "Creation,"
Aug. 10. under Walter Henry Hall's direction
Mme. Nordica scored another triumph at
Berlin May 29 In "Tristan und Isolde" nt
Kaiser's Hoynl Opera House.
Frieda H?mpcl. engaged for the Metropoli-
tan Opera Co. for next seapon, was heard at
thf Berlin Royal Opera by Slgnor Gattl-Caz-
zaza and Alfred Hertz of the Metropolitan,
and they were pleased with the work of the
German prima donna. They were also favor-
ably impressed with Mozart's "Magic Flute,"
and may produce it in New York next season.
Mme. Marianne Flahant has announced that
she will not return to the Metropolitan Co.
next season, but will do concert work instead.
Warren G. Fraley. of Waterloo, la., la now
In vaudeville as a Shakespearian reader.
Variety's baseball team took a fall
out of a picked nine from the United
Booking Office last Friday, defeating
the bookers by a score of 17 to 11.
Reed Albee was directly responsible
for the defeat. Variety's team on the
way to the grounds left the suit case
containing their uniforms (three
gloves, a pair of shoes and a cap) on
the car. The members of Capt. Skl-
gie's organization refused to play un-
til their uniforms had been found-
Here is where Reed figured. If he had
not been there with his automobile to
chase the car and finally rescue the
suit case, there would have been no
game and the United would have been
saved defeat at the hands of George
and Harold, Variety's office boy bat-
tery. The game was serious several
ways. Herman, of the United team,
was injured during practice to such
an extent that he may not be able to
den a uniform again this season. For
the United, Robinson and Blondell
showed class and called forth praise
from their constituents, while Plunk-
ett In r'ght field, called forth some-
thing else. Robinson, after the game,
stated that overconfidence was respon-
sible for their defeat, and also ad-
mitted that out of twenty games, the
United could beat Variktv, nineteen
times. The first game proved to be
the one time. The two teams will
cross bats again this Saturday.
Notes of the Game.
Julo claims a 1,000 per cent in the
field. He had one fly ball which hit
him in the chest. He grabbed it be-
fore it had time to strike the ground.
Jo talks a great game of baseball.
Sam Kenny remarked "Gee, If they
can do that to the big time what woulJ
they do for the small time."
Jimmy Plunkett certainly does look
like a ball player.
If Jolo were an act, what would Skl-
gie say about him?
Robinson objected to the grounds.
He thought the Yankees would lay off
next Saturday and let the teams fight
it out at the American League Park.
(Pitcher — United.)
Tom Smith to the umpire: "He'll
never see this one." Same Tom Smith
a second later to left fielder: "Why
don't you play out further; can't you
see they are all hitting them over your
head?"
No matter how bad you are, there Is
always someone in the world that's a
little bit worse. (Consolation £or the
United team.)
The Pat Casey agency has framed up
a baseball team with the following in
the 1'ne up and would like to meet
any theatrical nine: Sammy Burns,
Jimmy Marseilles, Ed Flanagan, Jim
Burns, Georgie O'Brien. Frnie Potts.
Bert Walton, Fred. Brant, Bill Lykcns
and Charlie Davis.
Arthur rhllllps. Amerlean baritone, sinus
June IB at the prize contest of the Opera
Comique In Paris.
I.illla Snelllng. contralto of the Metropolitan
Opera House, has been secured as soloist with
the Victor Herbert orchestra for Its southern
spring tour.
This looks like a good one. The
actor's colony at Freeport has organ-
ized and look mighty strong on paper.
The line up is Fred Bailey lb, Ralph
Austin 2b, Charles Cartmell s. s.. Paul
Morton 3b, P. Smith p. Castenuber c,
Charles Middleton 1 f, W. Watson r f,
George McKay c f; subs: Rube Welch,
M. Coakley, Leo Carrillo. They would
like to play Variety-, and other regular
clubs.
The Winter Gardens defeated The
Spring Maids last Sunday, 13-3. The
Winter Gardens have a record of nine
wins in ten games. They again play
Variety's nine today.
Last week Rose Pitnoff successfully
negotiated the swim between South
Portland and Portland, Me., considered
some feat down Maine way.
For the first time in athletic history
China will be represented at the Olym-
pic games, to be held at Stockholm in
1912. The University of Shanghai
boasts an English coach, who is pre-
paring the athletes for the games. The
Englishman does not expect much of
his men on their initial trial, but seems
to think that the Chinamen have the
makings.
THE DODY FAMILY.
All of Dan Dody's family are In the above
picture. The father of the boy Is Dan him-
self, a well-known producer, even to the ma-
chine. The boy Is Jerome Wilbur Dody,
the youngest branch at present of the family
tree. The dos; has been taught to pose by
Dan. who Is the only one In the picture with
a smile. He In laughing through having had
the photogr.ipher snap them while Mrs. Dody
was under the machine fixing the gear.
(This picture WAS NOT taken at Coney
Island. >
TOO IUSY COUNTING MONEY.
Chicago, June 7.
When Taylor. Krantz and White,
formerly known as The White City
Trio, played Los Angeles, Earl Tay-
lor, who plays the piano in the act,
inherited a bundle of loose change
and straightaway notified his partners
he would abandon show business for
the more pleasant occupation of count-
ing money. Accordingly the act be-
came a duo. Krantz and White are
now in Chicago looking for someone
to replace the monled man. The act
has several weeks booked on the
United time.
i8
VARIETY
AX OI'KN LETTER.
(Continued from pag e 3.)
going capacities, amongst which is also
the support of myself and those de-
pendent upon me.
In all of these classifications I have
certain rights and certain obligations,
and to consistently demand one and
grant the other, I must reconcile them
to each other in such a manner that
they do not conflict, or else I find my
position in one or the other untena-
ble. As I claim the right to remain
a consistent member of each of the
four, if my position in either is made
imposible, it is because one or the
other of those four institutions de-
mands rights or obligations which
violate the rights and obligations of
the first and largest.
Firstly, my rights and obligation*
as an American citizen so far as they
afTect my rights and obligations a*
a vaudeville performer, are as fol-
lows:
I have a right to my voice and vote
by ballot, press, or mall in any meas-
ure which may affect me as % citizen.
Secondly, I have a right to disclaim
any responsibility or indebtedness
which may be forced upon me with-
out my knowledge or consent. Third-
ly, I have a right to enter into any
contract agreeable to myself (and the
party of the first or second part as
the case may be). Provided I am
mentally responsible being of legal
age, the contract has no limitations
excepting that it must be mutual and
for a valuable consideration. I have
a right to pay an intermediary who
may arrange this contract any part of
this valuable consideration.
My obligation as a citizen of the
United States compels me to keep this
contract after I have given my signa-
ture to it, or I make myself liable to
either civil or criminal proceedings,
according to the nature of the viola-
tion. If it 18 a breach of trust which
can be made good by confiscation of
my property or baggage, etc., the pro-
ceeding to recover may be what is
called civil. If I desert a trust in
which property has been put into my
charge before the expiration of my
contract; — if, for instance, I am a
brakeman or engineer of a train and
desert the train while it is running,
or without giving proper notice to
enable my employers to put the train
and its human freight in other re-
sponsible hands — or if I desert a fur-
nace filled with moulten iron, thus
destroying the property — or, if I leave
a theatre during the engagement,
thus breaking the contract, upon the
integrity of which the management
had obtained the money of h's au-
dience and invested the moneys of his
stockholders — 1 come equally under
the civil or criminal laws for the
punishment of conspiracy. If I force
the money out of the ignorant under
false pretenses for such a result I be-
come liable also.
As a member of the American Fed-
eration of Labor, I have only to ab-
sorb its first teaching, (hat it oper-
ates under the laws of the United
States, which permits and makes pos-
sible its existence, and that under the
rights which it grants nie and which
are permitted by the initial rights of
citizenship I can refuse to accept
jmy trust or employment width does
not suit me, or being dissatisfied with
same, can cease it upon giving legal
notice.
My obligation in this order in this
case is to not misrepresent or allow
anyone else to misrepresent the
American Federation of Labor by
causing them to believe through fear
or ignorance that the Federation of
Ijabor would Justify any such crimes
as the betrayal of a trust or the
breaking of a contract without giv-
ing legal notice.
My authority in making this state-
ment is based upon a knowledge of
the organization gained through a
life time of close touch with it and
its leaders, and is not theoretical. A
further confirmation is not necessary
to the intelligent, as it is self-evident,
but to those in doubt, I refer to Jos-
eph Bishop, the first president of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron and
Steel Workers, and a present member
of the State Board of Arbitration at
Columbus, O. ; or to Messrs. Schaffer,
Weigh, Jarrett, McArdle or Samuel
Gompers, Washington, D. C.
My next obligation, as one of the
early members of the White Rats of
America, is outlined in the constitu-
tion, by-laws and ritual of that or-
ganization, as understood and agreed
to and comprehended in the original
obligation at the time of my initia-
tion, and such additions to its policy
as I have since been consulted in, been
given an opportunity to vote on or
have delegated to any representative
or body of them the power to repre-
sent me in that to which I had given
my consent. I am in no way bound
to such measures as may have been
taken without my voice or vote or
knowledge which go beyond my un-
derstanding of my obligation and
which takes advantage of my absence
to misrepresent same, nor is there any
just reason why I should be forced
to assume the same against my will
or to relinquish the rights and obli-
gations to which I originally consent-
ed. These original obligations are
logical and possible and contained
within the rights and obligations in-
herent in my American Citizenship,
and do not in any way come in contact
with or conflict with my own or any-
one else's connection or lack of con-
nection with the American Federa-
tion of Labor.
The White Rats originally compre-
hended an organization of artists, and
of artists only, and while keeping
within the rights of citizenship, at-
tempted particularly to develop the
rights, possibilities, education, advan-
tages and general advancement of the
artists' interests, basing their efforts
upon the artist's intrinsic worth as
an artist, and steadfastly and consist-
ently refusing affiliation with any
other body or bodies which might
make more complex and confusing,
by the addition of new interests, their
own legitimate ends and alms.
'So far as they are true to this
original obligation they are within
their rights. When they are request-
ed to go counter to any of these obli-
gations or their obligations to tlie
government, (which make them pos-
sible) their position as either one or
the other becomes impossible, and
this simple analysis should be guide
enough for the great majority of be-
wildered artists, who at present know
not which way to turn, being fright-
ened on one side by the cry of "anar-
chism'* and on the other by the cry
of "traitor. ••
And lastly, I am a vaudeville per-
former, and seeking the best interests,
not of any one branch of the vaude-
ville business, but of every branch of
vaudeville business. And, I under-
stand thoroughly that this will be best
obtained by myself and all other vau-
deville performers staying on our own
axle and allowing the other wheels
of the machine to do exactly the same,
all being regulated by the only belt
which can connect us all — the con-
tract.
I do not deny that Art is Labor: I
simply claim that all Labor is not Art.
I do not deny that it is theoretically
conceivable that all the theatres can
become "unionized." I simply claim
that were such a thing accomplished,
the theatre simply ceases to be a thea-
tre — even though the most highly de-
veloped genius on one side and ap-
preciation of It on the other had to
resort to house parties where they
could serve their own lemonade. I do
not deny that a "play or pay" contract
is better for the real artist and real
manager, but I did not make the
greatest document ever written, the
Constitution of the United States,
which gives all a right to make any
contract agreeable to the contracting
parties, or to take or leave that which
is offered on either side.
I want to use every effort to obtain
that which Is best for the artist but
deny that the violation of the right of
vote or of signature is the right way.
I do not accuse anyone of insincerity,
but simply of stubborness in persist-
ing in a mistaken idea, whereby many
innocent ones may suffer. The mana-
ger to me, whether the present
personnel of managers or opposition
managers — or new managers — or act-
ors turned into managers — is simply
a business man with money invested.
I believe thoroughly that the big
or little manager who proves that he
is Irresponsible by legally violating
a contract should be given two weeks
notice, after which not only one bill
should not work for him, but no act
of our organization should work for
him until he had deposited bond for
further contracts, but the case should
he proven by the Courts and if neces-
sary by the Supreme Court. One test
case would suffice.
I do not believe that artists should
be put under bond in any case, as pro-
fessional services cannot be guaran-
teed by money nor can money guaran-
tee talent where it does not exist. A
manager must qualify upon a com-
mercial basis, the artist upon an
artistic basis. The best manager for
both the artists and the managers is
the manager who is the best manager.
The artist who is the best artist for
both the manager and the artist is the
artist who is the best artist. Each
should stay on his own axle, each
wheel being connected by the belt of
the contract, and the law of supply
and demand will run the machine. Un-
necessary or superfluous relations
between them, except as required by
the ordinary courtesy of civilization,
merely make matters more complex.
For that reason the manager is as
much out of place in an artist's order
as the artist in a manager's organiza-
tion.
I do not deny the foolishness of
paying unnecessary commission. 1
simply deny anyone's right to arbi-
tarily decide for others when it is, and
when it is not, necessary or unneces-
sary.
I do not deny, that as any man may
temporize with a burglar, the man-
agers might give in tomorrow.
I simply believe that concessions
granted under compulsion mean noth-
ing.
Gutting direct to the centre of the
whole problem I simply claim a legal
lasting adjustment of all difficulties as
granted equally to all by the Consti-
tution of the United States, and my
sole motive is that I believe senseless
and inflammatory agitation if persisted
in will lose for the artist all he hopes
to gain.
"But" you may say, "you were once
concerned in just such agitations."
1 have tried to be pretty patient
because in trying to arrive at the right
definition of "Right" nothing is
gained by heat, but I must be for-
given if that sort of thing makes the
red blood boil. I feel like exclaiming
with as sacred and reverend a use
of the expression as any church might
give it "For the love of God, you
don't compare that fight with this, do
you?"
I certainly was, and were the same
conditions reproduced — were we fac-
ing the same problems for the first
time, probably would be again, had
we not found the better — the legal
way. The conditions have changed
not I. That was a fight of regular
artists and regular managers. Some
of the artists were as humble profes-
sionally as any now living, but at least
they came under the category of per-
formers. That was a fight in which
both doubtlessly made mistakes,
due, as was afterward claimed to
a confusion of dates, but at
least it was in the days when men
were men-— when the responsible
arguments were tinged somewhat with
reason and logic, not polluted with
the vituperation of the rathskeller;
not the putrid polecat personalities
which cause even the most seasoned
fighter to stop and sicken and say,
"Wait, wait, this is not the right way.
This is all wrong; this must lose even
if it wins"; for that which Is not won
legitimately is not won at all.
Those were the days when the
laughing face could harden into stern
lines and the comedy eye take on the
steel-like glance and fight syndicated
acumen inch for inch without involv-
ing the laborer or the outsider; when
the American intelligence was not in-
sulted by sucli broadcast printed rot
as "you arc not fighting us, you are
fighting the Federation of Labor";
uhdn helpless individuals who in cases
do not even belong to the order are
called upon to shoulder responsibili-
ties and make themselves marks for
life, for that which should be shoul-
dered by the whole organization In a
legal and lasting way. By such ex-
pressions as "You cannot work in
(Continued on page 25.
VARIETY
19
SHOWS NEXT WEEK
NEW YORK,
"A COUNTRY GIRL"— Herald Square (3d
"AS A MAN THINKS" (John Mason)— Nasl-
mova'a (14th week).
"EVERYWOMAN"— Lyric (16th week).
"EXCUSE ME" — Gaiety (18th week).
POLIES BERGERE— (8th week).
"GET RICH QUICK WALLINGFORD"— Co-
han's (42d week).
"PINAFORE"— Casino (3d week).
STOCK — Academy.
STOCK (Corse Payton)— Grand O. H. (6th
week).
SPOONER STOCK— Metropolis (16th week).
STOCK— West End (7th week).
"THE PINK LADY"— New Amsterdam (Hth
week).
VARIETY— Winter Garden (13th week).
"YOUTH"— Bijou (1st week).
CHICAGO.
ABORN OPERA CO.— McVlcker's (2d week)
"BOWERY BURLESQUERS"— Columbia (3d
week).
"MAGGIE PEPPER" (Rose Stahl)— Illinois
(16th week).
"LITTLE MISS FIX-IT"— Chicago O. H. (4th
W6Ck)«
"GET RICH QUICK WALLINGFORD" —
Olympic (29th week).
"SEVEN SISTERS" (Charles Cherry)— Pow-
ers' (9th week).
STOCK— Havmarket.
"QUEEN OF THE MOULIN ROUGE"— Crown.
"THE HEART BREAKERS"— Princess (2d
W6fik )
HOWES LECTURES— Garrick.
BOSTON.
"THE RED ROSE" (Valeska Suratt)— Tre-
mont (3d week).
STOCK (Lindsay Morrison)— Majestic (.'Id
week).
STOCK (John Craig)— Castle Square (4 th
week).
ATLANTIC CITY.
"DEAR OLD BILLY" (William Hawtny)
(12-16) Apollo
SARAH BERNHARDT (16)— Apollo.
SAN FRANCISCO.
"ZAZA" (Florence Roberts) — Alcazar.
"MRS. DOT"- (Blllle Burke)— Columbia.
THE GREAT WHITE
PLAGUE.
vs.
THE GREAT WHITE WAY.
BY EDGAR M. MILLER.
Oh! Yes! I know It's beautiful,
And each one of those peaks,
Whose snow-clad summit rends the air
to me in silence speaks,
Of health and life and restful hours,
la sweet relief from pain;
Of the ending of my exile,
And I see my pals again.
I know the scenery's lovely ;
I know the air Is grand,
And those Forests seem created
IJy some Fairy's magic wand.
But, somehow, 1 don't like It all.
Because it seems to say :
"It's a devil of a distance
Back to Old Broadway."
Say! Doc, you've treated me so white
Since I tame here to stay.
It doesn't seem to be Just right
For me to kick; but. say!
I can't help feeling lonesome
After years of active work."
Of week stands In the winter,
Spending summers In New York;
In the cafes, on the corners,
Back on old Longacrc Square;
Where they never see the moonlight.
And the days are always fair ;
Where an evening's frolic often
Represents a season's pay-
But it's all right when It's spent along
That Lane of Light Broadway.
Those God-erected granite hills
You look at every day
Are certainly magnificent
And wonderful; but, say!
I'd rather take a ferryboat
From Jersey 'cross the Bay,
And feast my eyes on the granite piles
That sentinel Broadway.
There's nothing in the world can match
The purple-tinted glow
Of your hazy, evening twilight
As the sun is sinking low ;
But, somehow, I would rather see
The Night turned into Day
By the million-candle powered sun
That shines along Broadway.
You're proud of Colorado; well!
You've got a right to be ;
For there's probably no placo on Earth
Where one can go and see
Such mighty works of Nature,
Such color, rich and rare ;
And then that sweet life-giving balm
You breathe in with the air—
Ah! that blessed air! I often
Thank the God on high
This germ-infested frnme of mine
Shall, maybe, bye-nnd-bye,
Be able to go back again,
To see the boys and say :
"Mere's to you, Colorado!
Wish I bad you on Broadway."
BILLS NEXT WEEK
NEW YORK.
FIFTH AVE.
Lilian Herlein
May Tully ft Co
Inge ft Farrell
Bert Fltzglbbons
Warren, Lyon ft
Myers
Four Londons
Field Bros
(One to fill.)
HAMMER3TEINS
Emma Carus
Bell Family
"Night In the Slums
of Paris"
Nellie McCoy
Casselli'B Dogs
Bert Levy
Spissell Bros, ft
Mack
Cycling Auroras
Hlckey's Circus
Chasslno
Roberts' Cats ft
Dogs
Dlero
Andrews ft Forbes
The Zarnea
Tyson ft Brown
Qerdes ft Donn
BRIGHTON THEA-
TRE
Rose Coghlan ft Co.
Juliet
Howard ft Howard
Lyons ft Yosco
Watson's Farm Yard
Perry ft White
Aerial Smiths
Williams ft Williams
Charlotte St Elmo
Ryan ft Tucker
COLONIAL.
Mclntyre ft Heath
Mrs Annie Yeamans
James ft Bonnie
Thornton
Gus Williams
Lottie Qllson
Ward ft Curran
Will H Fox
Fox ft Ward
John Le Clair
ALHAMBRA
Henry Miller ft Co
Olive Briscoe
Agnes Scott ft Co
Wilfred Clarke ft Co
Old Soldier Fiddlers
Fields ft Lewis
Musical Simpsons
Paul La Croix
ORPHEUM
Lillian Russell
Bernard ft Weston
Tom Linton ft Jun-
gle Girls
Rossow Midgets
Barnes ft Crawford
Ed Blondell ft Co
Christy ft Willis
HENDERSON'S
Havlland ft Thorn-
ton
Weston, Fields &
Carroll
Rigoletto Bros
Odlva
Evins & Erwood
Johnny Small ft Sis-
ters
Rem Brandt
(Others to All)
HERE'S BILLY GOULD
By WILLIAM GOULD.
Oakland, June 4.
Met William Macart's daughter, a
very pretty 22-year-old Miss. Bill
says she is a And. (He found her In
Seattle).
Miller, the juggler, does a balancing
trick in which he pours one pitcher
of water into another. Some one put
the different portions of 3 sedlltz pow-
ders in both pitchers and when the
waters met !
Jimmy Britt bumped into me, direct
from London, and Invited me to be
his guest for the Wolgast-Burns fight.
All that we did was to talk about our
old pal, Walter C. Kelly, who is now
entertaining the people of South
Africa. That's far enough south for a
Southern gentleman, "Souse" Africa,
eh, Walter?
A lot of the California cafe enter-
tainers are receiving offers from New
York to sing in cafes.
BOSTON.
KEITH'S
Gordon Bros
Eddie Leonard ft
Mabel Russell
Mae Melville ft Rob-
ert Higgins
Linton ft Lawrence
Arthur Whltelaw
Martlnettl ft Sylves-
ter
Marian Merrill ft
Louise Hilton
De Vole Trio
(Others to All)
I am receiving a lot of funny let-
ters from unknown and some very
crude performers lately. Some a-b-c
actors seem to think this column is
strictly original. Well, it isn't. My
specialty, however, is strictly original.
So hands off.
PHILADELPHIA.
KEITHS
Pongo ft Lee
Brent Hayes
Crouch ft Welch
Richards
Thurber ft Madison
Irene Franklin
Alexander & Scott
Hill ft Sllviany
They are offering excuses for the
poor weather Oakland is enjoying this
week.
I have a great desire to see the De-
troits play a game of ball.
CHICAGO.
MAJESTIC.
Eddie Foy
Bedinl ft Arthur
Bernard ft Dorothy
Granville
Mile. Bianca ft Co
Will Rogers
Tate's "Motoring"
Newbold ft Grlbben
Leroy ft Paul
Ina Claire, late of "Jumping Jupi-
ter," has been engaged for the Folles
Bergere, New York.
THE SUFFRAGETTE FARMERS
on HumtTKTBtcln's Roof Garden.
BARNES FIXES QUARTERS.
Spokane, June 7.
Al. 11. Barnes will make Spokane
the winter headquarters for his ani-
mal show hereafter. A new hippo-
drome will be built (o house the
show, and arrangements will be made
to give exhibitions in the building
during the cold months.
HALF DAY OFF.
Chicago, June 7.
The Kohl & Castle offices here have
declared a half holiday every Satur-
day during the summer for employ-
ees. The rule went into effect last
Saturday. This 1h the first year for
this privilege.
TIN PAN ALLEY J1NGLFS
By WILLIAM JEROME.
The death of Maurice Shapiro has
robbed Melody Lane of its greatest
personality.
A great publisher and a greater pal.
His door was always open to the song
writer.
Shapiro loved money only for the
fun he could get out of It. Lovable,
kind and considerate to his employ-
ees, the tear-stained faces of the boys
and girls who worked for him proved
the kind of a man he was.
Edgar Selden has lost his best
friend. They were a great team.
Shapiro and Selden knew nothing but
success.
The loss of Shapiro brings Louis
Bernstein back again to song land —
may the name of "Shapiro" live long
and prosper.
The Head Music Co. has a hear 1
light success in "The Railroad R*
it's traveling at a faster pao
the 20th Century.
The Gimbles and The
would make a great combinat'
sic and dry goods — and just
it, both families came from
To get the critics nowadays
sic must come from Berlin,
or Vienna. That's the only
stuff they'll fall for. The 01
left for the American melod
to do is to change his nam'
that it is impossible to pr
raise a beard, carry a muff, 1
tie bit, and make a noise llk<
lar devil.
AMERICAN FOR SAL
Chicago, J
Marcus Loew arrived in |
Sunday, with Mr. Jones, of o
Linick & Schaeffer, the Chicago "smun
time" vaudeville Arm, lately becoming
interested in the William Morris-Loew
American theatre here.
That house is on the market. It may
have been disposed of before Loew re-
turned to New York. The theatre
has made no money of late. Although
Jones, Lin'ck & Schaeffer are said to
have cut down expenses $40 weekly on
assuming charge, the forty didn't
swell the net receipts any. When
Martin Beck placed his high sign on
the American, the house was all
through, although no one connected
with the theatre believed it until J., L.
& S. had a week's enjoyment trying
to find out why their methods did not
improve the box office account.
The American, since coming under
the Morris management, has been a
picnic for many people in Chicago,
without William Morris being declar-
ed in on any of the many melons cut
down that way.
The passing of the Morris house
leaves the Majestic once more the lone
first class vaudeville theatre in this
little burg of three million inhabitants.
.Allele Oswald will open a't the Brigh-
ton Theatre. .June '-'<'»
VARIETY
-**
The Vaudeville Managers Protective Associa-
tion is composed of the principal variety man-
agers and proprietors in the United States and
Canada. They have associated for the con-
servation of the vaudeville business, which Is
of great importance to them. The many threats,
rumors and reports made and circulated by or
emanating from the White Rats Actors Union
made this association of managers necessary, not
only for their own mutual protection but for the
protection of the artist against himself. These
threats, rumors and reports (mostly threats)
concerned first the rights and privileges of the
vaudeville artist, that is to say, his freedom
to contract, think and act for himself; and
secondly, concerned the rights and privileges of
the vaudeville manager as regards the conduct
of his own business.
The principal purpose of this statement Is to
prove the motive of the man who Is responsible
for the threats made. Time and time again
he has clamored to "turn on the light," and
we Intend now to turn on the light.
The Vaudeville Managers Protective Asso-
ciation speaks as a unit. Each member takes
upon himself the responsibility of any official
statement relating to the condition of the vaude-
ville business, or*tie theatrical profession. This
statement, and every other statement hereto-
fore or which may hereafter be made by the
Vaudeville Managers Protective Association is
the voice of every member of that association.
On the other hand, the White Rats Actors
Union is an organizaion of actors, the majority
of whom are engaged in appearing as public
entertainers. Some are passive members, some
are now agents, and still others are engaged
in other pursuits. Some work, others have
worked and still others expect to work. By
work, we mean the playing of theatrical engage-
ments. Under these circumstances, It would
not be extraordinary if the statements purport-
ing to be made by or in behalf of the White
Rats were statements authorized by only a
portion of the organization, but the White Rats
neither speak as a unit nor does a considerable
portion of the organization speak as a unit.
The White Rats is duly organized, has a
full quota of officers and a large directorate.
The organization trusts its officers to safely
advise and direct the destinies of the organiza-
tion, and the board in turn has transferred Its
great trust and power to one man, and his in-
dividual whim and caprice.
Who is this individual in whom rests this
great power? By virtue of what great sacrifice
for the actor has he come by this power? What
has he accomplished? What great successful
movements has he undertaken and carried on
to warrant the great trust repQsed in him? Has
he proven himself worthy of demanding that
managers of nearly a half a century of experi-
ence should listen to his plans, or that artists
who have made their mark in the world and
have position and family at stake should follow
blindly where he leads?
These are questions of the hour in the vaude-
ville world. We purpose answering them with-
out mincing words. Instead of speaking for
the White Rats, instead of learning the sense
of the great majority of the organization, in-
stead of using the "Player" as the official organ
of the White Rats, in short, Instead of being a
servant or representative, and the White Rats
his master, he speaks for himself, of himself,
makes the Player his personal mouthpiece, and
in a word, makes the White Rats a tool for his
own selfish motives.
As the proclaimed, editor of the official organ
of the White Rats,' Mr. Harry Mountford in
signed articles (which he believes are "editor-
ials") has used the editorial "we"' often when
talking only of and for Harry Mountford. Cer-
tain it is that no matter how important he con-
siders the White Rats, Mr. Mountford considers
himself of greater importance and paramount
to all else. Considering his unbroken chain
of failures, his conceit is remarkable. In his
signed articles, printed by what is supposed to
be the official organ of the White Rats and pur-
porting to have been written by Mr. Mountford,
some have been about Harry Mountford, others
have been concerning what Harry Mountford
would do. wanted to do or has done. Other
articles have mentioned the White Rats now and
then; sometimes a member of the organlzatioii
is mentioned, and often when the throes of
agitation were hard upon the writer, he in-
cluded managers, agencies and others. Now
and then lie lias given space to his comrade in
arms, Harry IWeaux, only for the purpose of
jollying hiiu along until he thinks the time is
ripe to take Harry DeVeaux bodily and throw
him out of tli« . ionization. Certain it Is that
Mountford dislikes anybody around who might
make inquiry.
The members of this association, all engaged
in the vaudeville business for a longer or less
term of years, have found through experience
that seldom does a person attempt anything
without a motive. This is especially true in the
case of Mr. Mountford, who wants to set him-
self up as the great "I am" and is thereby
supporting himself and family. The best method
of arriving at Mr. Mountford's motive is by
the process of elimination.*
Mr. Mountford came to this country a few
years ago. First, he tried to obtain work at
what had been his profession in the past — act-
ing. He tried, but failed. Not only was he
given an opportunity to make good once, but
a second time — in the City of New York — and
by many of the leading vaudeville managers in
the United States who witnessed his trial per-
formance, he was declared to be an absolute
failure. Previously, in his native country, Mr.
Mountford had found acting for him to be a dull
and unprofitable calling, to say the least, so
that just before his quick exit from his native
land he adopted the profession or calling of
trade agitator. In other words, from a failing
vaudeville actor, he became a strike agitator,
and as such he also made a dismal failure, and
strangely enough though very well known by
thousands and thousands of actors In England,
ho quit his native land and came to America.
Evidently, feeling that he was a failure as an
agitator he started his career in this country
as a peaceful law-abiding actor, with the result
already noted above.
Again, having failed as an actor, there was
nothing left for him to do but embrace his
previous calling of • agitator. As such he in-
terested the White Rats who were then about
to lose their leader, R. C. Mudge. After much
endeavor, we are told, Mr. Mountford succeeded
in borrowing the initiation fee of $25 necessary
to Join the order. We do not mention this
fact disparagingly, — poverty is not a crime. We
only mention it to show the remarkable increase
in Mountford's wealth and fortune in the short
period of about three years. At any rate, Mount-
ford became a White Rat and was subsequently
appointed secretary to the board of directors —
an office Mr. Mountford knew would be more
of a permanency than an elective post.
As secretary to the board of directors he
shortly became the directing head of the society.
The meetings of the board of directors, as many
of the members of that board in good standing
have told us, were farces. Mountford was then
as low, the great "I am." Just as "Music hath
charms to soothe the savage breast," so Mount-
ford's speeches, red-fire oratory and berating
of the managers, not only soothed, but charmed
a horde of followers whose only grievance was
that they were unemployed.
Most of the employed artists were at their
posts on the road, with the result that Mount-
ford has held great sway with a crowd who
have been living upon his promise of a great
hereafter, Mountford's wonderful speeches filled
them with hope. He is their great deliverer.
He will give them each jobs, or better yet. he
will give them an equitable contract. What
a grand and glorious thing to talk about! With
this situation of affairs, it has been easy sailing
for Mountford.
As secretary, Mr. Mountford started the Asso-
ciated Actors' Company, an investing corpora-
tion, which placed about $6,000 in what was
then the Mozart Circuit, obligating the White
Rats to take up a number of bonds amounting
to about $35,000. In connection therewith Mr.
Mountford organized the Independent Booking
Agency, known as "The White Rats Agency."
where actors could be booked by their fellows,
"assured" of the treatment and salary they had
always said they wanted. And this independent
agency was to put the big managers, who had
built great circuits of theatres after thirty years
of work and amalgamation, entirely out of busi-
ness. Furthermore, this organization was to
rectify complaints of artists and abuse which
had grown up in the profession. It was a laud-
able undertaking. Here, truly, Mountford
showed that he could do things as well as talk.
Here was proof positiye that he would ami
could keep his promise to give the actor work.
The deliverer was about to make good. The
hereafter had arrived, with the result that the
White Rats still have those $35,000 worth of
Mozart Circuit bonds in the safe. Will Mr.
Mountford tell a curious public at what figure
those bonds are included in the surplus fund of
the White Rats, and what their market value
is? The Independent Booking Agency was a
beautiful dream. It became necessary immed-
A NOTE C
lately for Mountford to find some other scheme
to agitate so as to direct attention away from
this failure. These facts therefore eliminate!
Mr. Mountford as a successful actor, manager!
or agent in America. I
For the purpose of earning his salary and!
giving new hope to the artist of more work, loss ^
inequitable conditions, and Incidentally direct- \
ing attention away from his other failures, Mr. j
Mountford spent two years procuring certain j
legislation amending the Employment Agency |
Law. This effort was such a decided failure thatv
it is needless to dwell at length upon the sub- ?
Ject, beyond asking Mr. Mountford (while off
course we are not directly concerned, nor per- '
sonally very much interested) whether any ac-
count has ever been given to the White Rats.^
of the $20,000 spent at Albany to procure this a
beneficent legislation. Of course Mr. Mount- f
ford may say, and truthfully so, that it is often^
necessary in matters of this kind that a cert. Uj"J
degree of secrecy be maintained and names mwuti
not be mentioned. Perhaps an accounting woulj'
show that a great deal of this $20,000 was spent
for "sundries." Sundries may cover a multi-
tude of sins.
About this time, according to the reports
abroad then, Mr. Mountford had saved sufficient
money to buy an elegantly furnished house on ,
Ix>ng Island, in his or his wife's name.
This adds to the elimination list of actor, *
manager, agent, that of legislator, in Mount-
ford's American record of failures.
In Mr. Mountford's role as an editor, his
chief duties seem to have been the suppression .
of news matters of interest to the actor, which i
did not reflect credit upon Harry Mountford. f
The latest is his suppression of his defeat in the
Pongo and Leo case, wherein his Employment
Agency Law was practically declared to be of
no force or effect, in some of its most important
provisions. The reprehensible practice of dis-
torting reports of news events favorable to him-
self which the official organ of the White Rats
lias so often done, is a minor matter alongside
of the suppression. If Mr. Mountford is i »c^
running the official organ to promote Harry
Mountford, but for the actor, will Mr. Mount-
ford tell why he did not reprint the article by
W. H. Clemart headed "An Echo From The
<Jrave," printed in "The Performer" (England),
February 2«, 1011. That article was writteu
by Mr. Clemart through the publication in Mr.
Mountford's official organ of the following
letter:
202 Camberwell Road. ■
London, England. I
Jan. 14, 11)11 1
Dear Sir: , „ "
As one interested In the variety profession and Harry
Mountiord in particular, I read your splendid organ "The
Player" every week. In the last nimbor received I road
yet another attack on my old comrade, containing all sorts
of dirty innuendos as to his conduct and his status in the
profession while In England.
Now, first of all who am I? you will ask and what Is my
testimony worth? I thing it worth a lot because: During
the music hall strike here about four years ago I think
I may claim with pride to have been Mountford's right
hand and staunchest adherent, my official position wa-
member of Executive Committee O. A. F.. member of every
sub-committee and one of the three delegates (Mountford,
Frank Gerald and myself) who represented the O. A. F.
on the National Alliance Committee, 1. e., the combined
committee of variety artists, stage hands and musicians.
In these positions I knew EVERYTHING from A to Z..
EVERYBODY AND EVERYBODY'S DOINGS, and thus I
think you will admit sir my testimony must of necessity
be valuable.
The position now held by Mountford as an official In 'he
White Rats, a friendly association affiliated to the O. A. F.,
unfortunately ties my tongue a lot from diplomatic rea-
sons, In all probability the true history of the music hall
strike In England and the early organization of the O. A.
F. will never be told. Mountford himself started writing i
it in the "Encore." but after the second instalment It was
suppressed, the editor fearing, I suppose, that the appalling j
revelations besmirching forever the reputations of some Z
of our biggest men on this side, would have shaken the f
very foundations of the variety business. Now what fol-
lowed, the disgraceful betrayal of Mountford by those
who, quaking in their shoes, feared what he minht yet
say, the scandalous attempt to hound him from the pro-
fession and the consternation that followed when they
heard of his position in the White Rats.
This position necessitated a complete hold face. Mount-
ford must be appeased, Mountford the betrayed of tlic
(). A. F.. and Mountford the trusted of the White Rats
were two different factors. Hence the eleventh hour re
pentance of many, the frantic scribbles to your side as-
suring you that Mountford was such a good fellow, eic.
etc.
You have It from one who knows ALL, one who rould
finish that history Interrupted In the "En. •ore," one who
knows Mountford to be the whitest man he ever met, 'lie
man who refused to be a party to the betrayal of <>ur
humbler brethren, the musicians and stage hands who
CAME Ol'T with us and who he always stoutly maintaiicl
should have GONE RACK WITH US. I know for a fact
that Mountford ALL ON HIS OWN. deficit nunaner after
manaeer and refused to fulfill contract aft. r contract at
hull.; where the stage hands and musicians li.ul not bo n
reinstated.
I accompanied Mountford In his temporary exile, with ,
VARIETY
21
WARNING
nn> it has been permanent, but he was too great a per-
sonality to remain long submerged. You were cute eiiousli
to capture him, your gain is England's loss, and 1 think
they all realize It now It Is too late.
As this is a eulogy, I address it to the sub-ed.tor In the
hopes that it may elude Mountford's vigilance and appear
la your columns (the only time I have ever gone behind
his back). Qive it a show, let the boys and girls of the
White Rats hear from THIS SIDE, the sort of man they
have got, the fatuous fools over here roasted him; they're
sick and sorry now, don't you be silly enough ever to lei
K0 I am, LEO HARRISON.
B Late O. A. F.
Mr. Clemart, the "leader" writer (and a very
clever one) for "The Performer" says no one in
England knows of the "O. A. F. M ; that no one
over there ever heard of "Leo Harrison," "late
0. A. F." Mr. Clemart quite broadly intimates
under the caption of "An Echo of the Grave"
that
Harry Mountford wrote that letter himself
Then had it printed in the White Rats' official
organ. The Variety Artists' Federation of Eng-
land (of which "The Performer" is the official
organ) and the White Rats are affiliated. Will
not Mr. Mountford reprint the article herein
referred to for the benefit of the mabS of un-
employed actors who are his chief supporters?
Mr. Clemart occupied a page in "The Performer"
with his opinion of Mr. Mountford and the letter.
He owes it to the actor to print it in "The
Player."
And Mr. Mountford's failure as an editor is
tucked on to his other diastrous attempts in
America to prove ability.
As an agitator, Mr. Mountford has succeeded
only in that, besides having the White Rats
delve deep into their surplus fund to support an
"official organ" for his own publicity, he has
divided the ranks of the membership of the
White Rats of America Actors* Union into two
divisions, twice over, — those who are working
und those who are not, and those who believe in
him and those who do not. We know hundreds
and hundreds of actors in the latter category;
actors who are patiently waiting daily for the
break to come and force the White Rats organ-
ization back into the hands and control of the
actor.
As an agitator, Mr. Mountford has not ad-
vanced the actor; he has not built any theatres;
he has not secured time for the actor; he has
not placed the unemployed at work; he has not
procured more salary for the actor, nor has he
procured a single benefit or reform for him, but
he has brought about a condition that has placed
the vaudeville business in jeopardy; has brought
about strained relations between employer and
employee; has made promises to the actors that
have not been kept; has used abusive language
against the managers to uphold him in the estim-
ation of his unemployed supporters, and has
tilled the ranks of the White Rats with all classes
of actors.
Will Mr. Mountford Inform the actors whether
he gave the "ninety-day notice" to increase the
surplus fund of the White Rats in order that the
"sands" of the financial end might not run so
low that too much notice would be attracted to
the extravagance of the organization (and Mr.
.Mountford's) or just to increase the member-
ship?
As an agitator Mr. Mountford has failed, failed
long ago. No one feels and realizes his failure
better than Mr. Mountford himself. He realizes
his days are numbered. Ire realizes that he
must soon give back to the White Rats that
which belongs to them J — the right of the
majority to rule. He realized long ago that the
organization was not with him when ninety per
rent, of the employed actors in the White Rats
secretly and deliberately employed so-.called man-
agers and representatives to take charge of their
arts, notwithstanding Mountford's Employment
Agency Law prohibited the payment of more
than five per cent. We may well rest assured
that whenever a matter affects the pocketbook
of the actor, like any other man, he will think
and act for himself, and nine times out of ten
will do the right thing, and Mountford realizes
this as well as anybody.
So the complete list of Harry Mountford's fail-
ures in America is an ncter, manager, agent,
legislator, showman, editor and agitator. For
all of these, he is receiving the publicity that he
likes so well, and which he obtains from the
public press, such as his outrageous attempt to
wreck the Actors' Fund, and that publicity he
gains for himself, by himself and for the good of
himself, through the actors furnishing him with
a paper which says. "Owned by the Actor; Run by
the Actor; For the Good of the Actor.*' Bat Mr.
Mountford has never been an actor in America,
excepting for one week. We think an honest
statement should be "Owned by the Actor, Run
bjr Mountford; For the Good of Mountford."
As an actor Mountford came to America from
England. In England Mountford had been
kicked out by his fellow actors and has been
repudiated ever since. From all the cabl e g r a ms
sent by Mountford to England for letters of re-
commendation in February, but one answer was
received. That was printed as from "Leo Harri-
son,'* which Mr. Clemart seems to believe was a
fake, by Mr. Mountford himself. In other words,
Mountford says, "1 am honest," and to prove it
I will show you my recommendation written by
myself under the nom de plume of "Leo Har-
rison." In the act Mountford arrived with in
New York was Miss Walsh (Mrs. Mountford).
The act was known as Mountford and Walsh.
Later, when Mr. Mountford found he could
agitate with more profit than act, Mrs. Mount-
ford continued on the stage, appearing but
seldom, but always looking for engagements,
assisted by her husband, "Secretary to the Board
of Directors of the White Rats."
Will Mr. Mountford tell the White Rats how
the coincident happened so peculiarly that the
day following Miss Walsh's application for time
on a certain circuit (which application was re-
fused) the manager of that circuit was called
upon the next day by Mr. Mountford and in-
formed that unless his circuit adopted the Illi-
nois form of contract, his circuit would have
trouble with the White Rats It was more
coincidentally peculiar inasmuch as Miss Walsh
had informed the manager he would hear about
the refusal later.
The record leaves Mr. Mountford's motive for
all his labor, work and agitation— -money and
publicity. Money first, but publicity must go
with It, though publicity has been excused at
times when the money was not forgotten.
In connection with money, Mr. Mountford has
made his greatest success in America. His next
and only success has been publicity. Mr. Mount-
ford came over here for money. He had non e ,
and could earn none in England. He told White
Rats the English managers would not give him
work because he fought for the actors. The
English managers would not give him work be-
cause he was a bad actor. The variety artists
of England are not yet recovered from the dis-
astrous strike he led them into four years ago
in England. They are daily discovering more
and more the defeat they sustained in it.
From a five-dollar furnished room in a West
Thirty-ninth street house in New York to a pala-
tial country home on Long Island is a big ad-
vancement for an actor who can't act. Mr.
Mountford accompl shed it. He saved his
seventy-five or one hundred dollars' weekly
salary and saved enough in three years to fur-
nish a home. In making money out of the actor
Mr. Mountford has been pre-eminently success-
ful.
In one other respect has Mr. Mountford been
successful. He is the best traveller the White
Rats has ever had. Mr. Mountford travels at
the expense of the organization. He stops at
the best hotels, never walks while in a city with
a taxi-cab service, and never fails to charge the
items on his weekly expense accounts. Neither
does he forget to put on that expense account
the charge for polishing his shoes or the tips
given to the servants and barbers. As Mr.
Mountford is always railing for the light of
publicity to be turned on, will he tell why he
does not permit an auditing committee of White
Rats to Investigate the society's books, its sur-
plus fund and Mr. Mountford's expense ac-
counts? Or why it is necessary for him to often
dispute the professional auditor sometimes en-
gaged? Why, too, at such a critical period as
this for the White Rats has Dennis F. O'Brien,
Esq., the White Rats' counsel (who to our know-
ledge has worked honestly and faithfully for the
White Rats' cause, and who is entitled to un-
stinted praise) resigned. Is one of the reasons
that Mr. Mountford reported to Mr. O'Brien that
there were a less number of artists in the organ-
ization than there really were, so as to "beat"
Mr. O'Brien out of the per capita fee to which
he is entitled under his agreement, — so much
for each member of the organization? Or is it
because Mr. Mountford's sense of honor ana
square dealing is not on par with Mr. O'Brien's?
Or, is it because of both these reasons?
While the actor is wearing his shoes out look-
ing for work, while he is cheering the cause
which has for its object the putting of the man-
ager out of business (so thai the unemployed
may be certa'n that they will never work) Mr.
Mountford is piling up his bank account, taking
the money from the White Rats to do it with.
When all shall be over, Mr. Mountford has
written enough to be able to say "I told you
so," whichever way it goes, but the White Rats
won't get any of its money back. His late offi-
cial designation as "International Secretary"
was taken to keep him on the road all the time.
When the roads grow dusty over here Mr.
Mountford will go to Paris at the expense of the
White Rats, with full salary. The bootblacks
are waiting. They know the tips are to be
liberal, as the vaudeville actors of America pay
them.
The Vaudeville Managers Protective Associa-
tion asks the actor to stop and think it Over.
The managers do not want trouble. It will
mean big losses to them and to the actors. The
managers look to the actors who are engaged
not to be guided by the unemployed or the actors
who cannot act well enough to earn a living at
it.
The Vaudeville Managers Protective Associa-
tion herewith sounds a note of warning to all
actors engaged in the variety profession. It
tells them to be cartful, to watch out, and not
liecome marked men. it there is a strike by the
organized actor of this country against the man-
agers who are employing them at larger salaries
than they ever hoped to receive, the managers
will take steps to keep their theatres within
their own control, — and the actors who strike
had better take steps to keep themselves after
that.
It is a source of irritation, even regret, that
American managers find it necessary to address
themselves in a newspaper to the American
actor on account of a professional agitator, who
has been a total failure on two continents. It
is a condition which confronts us all, and a
note of warning is necessary. The language at
the head of the editorial in the New York Even-
ing Journal, a week ago, written by Arthur Bris-
bane, is timely. He writes: "Union men who
really work must protect themselves against
professional labor agitators. The number of
honest leaders in labor movements and their
millions of well-meaning, hard-working fol-
lowers must unite to get rid of the professional."
Now that the White Rats are union men Bris-
bane's editorial is timely. The whole gist of
this statement may be summed up In Brisbane's
words. The union man who carries a gun is
no worse than the union leader who is willing
to sacrifice thousands of actors and visit them
with privation and hunger for purely personal
and selfish motives.
We wish it clearly understood that we do not
mean to infer in the sl'ghtest that Harry Mount-
ford is a grafter. Far be It from us to stoop
to his method of argument, which consists of
abuse, and what he thinks is a correction of
grammatical errors, due to his own lack of
knowledge of good English. Mountford is get-
ting his legitimately as far as the public, or as
far as we know, but as the New York World
once remarked, "Where did he get it?"
In conclusion, we use Mr. Mountford's words
in his editorial in the "Player" of last week.
"Too late." It is all too late for Mountford to
beg, pray and Implore the manager to speak,
look and listen. It Is all too late for Mount-
ford to beseech the managers, whom only a
few months ago he called "thieves," "crooks"
and whom he abused and insulted as only the
meanest individual of the gutters and sewers
could abuse another, to sit down and talk
things over calmly over a bottle of wine and
a good cigar. It is time for Mountford to know
that the muckraker and mud-slingcr never lasts
long in this country. If Mountford is now will-
ing and not only willing but begging to sit
down with men whom only a few months ago
he called "thieves" and "crooks." there must
he a reason. The men who have built this
business are not going to stultify themselves
and deal and arbitrate with the so-called "un-
purchaseable" Harry Mountford. There may be
and there probably is much to be remedied in
the vaudeville business, both on the part of
the actor and manager, and also the booking
agent, but we wish it known that we will never
consent to discussing or dealing in. any way,
shape or manner with such an Individual as
Harry Mountford. Not one member of this as-
sociation has ever refused to deal with an actor,
he he a White Rat or unaffiliated, who was on
the level, hut all of them always have and al-
ways will refuse to deal with Harry Mountford,
If this means a fight, if this means a strike,
yvhy we are content to go about the even tenor
of our ways and to build up our business. We
are prepared to defend our property and our
business, if that is the only alternative.
VAUDEVILLE MANAQERS' PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION
22
VARIETY
NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK.
Initial Presentation. Flrat Appearance
or Reappearance In or Aronnd
New York
Nellie McCoy, Hammerstein's.
Andrews and Brown, Hammerstein's.
Cierds, GerdeH and Donn Hammer-
stein's.
Kyan and Tucker, Brighton Theatre.
Kvlns and Erwood, Henderson's.
Stella Kari.
Singing.
11 Mins.; One.
Brighton Theatre.
Back in '49 there was a rush of
gold-seekers to the sunny climate of
California, but since the run on the
west has long become a memory,
there has been another rush — from the
other direction. The latter-day rush
in mind Is that of the rathskeller act
and the California trot "singles" to
the east. In the overflow comes
Stella Karl, who put her wares on the
vaudeville stand at Brighton this
week. Stella is a good entertainer,
but a rearrangement of her act after
opening proved a severe handicap.
Stella wears good clothes, displays ani-
mation of the Pacific Coast type —
that same bearlike glide and swing
now familiar in the east — and enunci-
ates better than the average "singing
singles." Stella's best work was on
her first number, "I Want To Be in
the Land of Harmony," which should
be used for the close. Her second
offering, "When You Kiss an Italian
Girl," went fairly well, but following
it with "I Never Had a Man to Love
Me Like You," another "straight" se-
lection, marred the impression made
on the opening. Miss Karl has ability
but unless she puts over a different
arrangement of numbers is very likely
to force herself back into less promi-
nence. Mark.
Rem Brandt.
Cartoonist.
10 Mins.; One.
Fifth Ave.
Rem Brandt has something new in
the cartooning line. That something
new, whether it is worth while or
not, just as long as it is something
new, sounds interesting. Rem Brandt
has a peculiar pistol-like arrangement
with four compartments or cells. Each
cell contains a different colored sub-
stance. By pressing a trigger the car-
toonist is able to get any of the four
colors he desires. The instrument
makes a peculiar hissing sound as the
ink is shot on to the paper. The
effects obtained are naturally a bit
crude. The best are the comedy pic-
tures which Rem should stick to en-
tirely. The Lincoln and Washing-
ton heads were very poor, while the,
girl in the roses and the comedy col-
ored man were decidedly the best. Rem
Brandt has something of a novelty
In his line and It should Interest in
a light position on the big programs.
It should be able to take one trip
over the circuit during which time the
cartoonist might be able to perfect the
idea, which would make him a fixture.
Dash.
Mum ford and Thompson.
Singing and Talking.
16 Mint*.; One.
Majestic, Chicago.
The most important feature about
this act, new to vaudeville, is the some-
what different character essayed by the
comedian. Weighing in the neighbor-
hood of 200 pounds, he reminds one of
a bashful, half-witted youngster, who
is trying to act like a man. The re-
sult is what has been generally term-
ed in big cities, "a boob." Although
capably assisted by a straight man of
neat appearance and perfect enunica-
Hod, the turn rests with the comedian.
He carries it exceptionally well. After
a nicely timed routine of good original
talk, well saturated with legitimate
laughs, they turn loose a pair of popu-
lar songs, disclosing voices that will
always guarantee them a recall. Long-
fellow's "Village Blacksmith," twisted
into a comedy verse, scored the strong-
est, with the exception of the singing,
the strength of the offering. Mum-
ford and Thompson have brought
something a little different to vaude-
ville, but there is still room for im-
provement. Monday they replaced
Frank Tinney, who was delayed en-
route to Chicago because of a railroad
wreck, and on the showing pulled
down a large hit, although it was quite
evident the house was exceptionally
friendly towards the boys in some por-
tions. However, they would have done
quite as well without the "boosting."
Wynn.
James Keane and Co. (1).
Comedy Sketch.
17 Mins.; Fall Stage (Special Set).
James Keane is assisted by a very
good looking girl in a rather broad
farce comedy, the plot of which is laid
in Mexico. Keane takes the part of
a stranded actor. He is in love with
a Mexican girl, played by his assistant.
The actor has a millionaire uncle in
New York. He is anxious to get the
old boy's money, and wires him for
$5,000 which he claims is for ransom,
he having inserted the fact that he
was held by a Mexican bandit. The
uncle appears on the scene and Keane
does some good comedy work as the
bandit; also he pretends to be insane
before his uncle, to make the rich
fellow part with his coin. The plot
is well worked up. There is enough
travesty In it to make it a laughing
success. Jess.
Louise Brunelle.
Songs.
15 Mins.; One.
Louise Brunnelle is a girl who shows
more class than most of the "singles"
on the "small time" for a "showing."
Miss Brunelje is a charming brunette,
and dresses her act in fine taste.
"Dutch" number should be placed "No.
2," and the finish could be made with
"Harem" number, which seems to be
the strongest. Miss Brunelle with a
little attention paid to the arrange-
ment of her act ought to be kept busy
on any time in vaudeville. The girl
would fit nicely Into musical comedy.
Jess.
Havtland and Thornton.
"A Question of Policy."
1ft Mins.; Open Three; dose One.
Fifth Avenue.
Havlland and Thornton offer an
amusing nonsensical conglomeration of
rapid fire talk, travesty and songs.
The act opens with what might be
called a sketch structure, but soon gets
to the duolog thing. Haviland, an
Insurance agent, breaks In on Alice
Thornton, lady of the house, and tries
to sell her insurance. Some of the
comedy is bright and new, but the
greater portion is old though made
laughable through the good handling
by Haviland, an excellent light come-
dian of the breezy type. The travesty
comes in in an old idea of how they
act at the theatre before and after
marriage. This is well done and con-
tains laughs but the idea has been
worked until it is not even threadbare
any more. The finish in "one" is a
summer girl number in which Miss
Thornton appears to advantage in a
pretty pale blue bathing creation. As
an encore the couple used Lean and
Holbrook's stepless buck dance, a pat-
ter arrangement, which took them off
nicely. "No. 4" at the Fifth Ave-
nue, the couple experienced no diffi-
culty whatever in getting over. They
should do well anywhere when not
asked to take too heavy a position in
the going. Dash.
Ioleen Sisters.
Wire Walking.
12 Mins.; Full Stage.
Hammerstein's.
The Ioleen Sisters work on the tight
wire, varying the usual routine some
through introducing sharp shooting
from the thread. One of the girls car-
ries the brunt of th e work, while the
other acts as assistant. The worker is
at home on the wire, although not up
to one or two other women In the mat-
ter of speed attained In crossing. She
is a good looking girl, wearing crimson
tights to advantage. The assisting sis-
ter also adds to the offering in the
looks department. The act Is. not a
heavy number, but looks nice and can
fit in the big bills in the opening posi-
tion. At Hammerstein's Monday, after
the matinee, the girls were sent from
the "No. 2" position down to close the
show. Either spot on the long bill this
week gave them a real chance.
Hash.
Winston Sisters.
Music.
12 Mins.; Four (Interior.)
Violin and 'cello numbers are fea-
tured. A noticeable sameness should
be remedied by a rearrangement of
numbers. The sisters play well to-
gether and should give satisfaction in
any of the "pop" houses. Mark.
William Hodge, in "The Man From
Home," will travel to the Coast next
reason.
Four Largards.
Acrobats.
The work of the top-mounter stands
alone, though he does not work as •
gracefully as he should. The four men
have a straight acrobatic act, marred
by the slowness of the men In getting
Into action. They work as though
they had long been accustomed to cir-
cus life. Some new tricks and a lot
of ginger would help considerably. In
its present frameup, the act Is of
"pop" house calibre. Mark.
Gary Owen.
Singing Monologist.
9 Mins.; One.
Fifth Avenue (Jane 4).
As a very youthful monologist, with
the confidence of a veteran, Gary
Owen is breasting the "big time." He
is but a mere boy, of a stage presence
that will pass him nicely in an early
spot. Gary has some talk, speaking of
his "Paw," who is a "rounder" and
his "Maw," a suffragette. From this
some laughs are secured. More should
be. The material in spots is too
"wise" for one of Gary's age to be
saddled with. It doesn't sound nice
for a boy to say that his mother turn-
ed around and smiled at men, or that
his father went to Salt Lake to study
human nature. The last remark,
though, caught a laugh. Gary should
be made as childish as he looks, in
action and material. If the dialog
runs to lines beyond that of youth,
then Gary must be coached how to
deliver them in childish ignorance of
their meaning or Importance. If Gary
persists in appearing alone, he will
become a first rater among the singles.
But he must keep himself within his
stage looks, while upon the stage. Of
the two songs, the parody should go
out. Gary might open with a song,
doing away with the attempt to smoke
a cigarette. While this bit of busi-
ness is inserted to break the stories
into sections, it doesn't belong. Kid
talk about baseball, school and stories
of little scrapes that boys fall Into,
having a naturalness to them, would
be far better for Gary. If not opening
with a song, Gary might start the act
by entering with a baseball bat in
front of a street drop. Looking be-
wildered, he might ask the leader
what street he is on, again asking if
the leader has seen his mother. When
the leader replies by Inquiring how his
mother looked, Gary might describe
her in a little old-fashioned boyish
way. With a few remarks passed be-
tween the boy and leader, Gary could
go through the act without artificial
assistance. In assuming Innocence, it
does not become necessary for the
boy to laugh at any of his own stories
or remarks. If Gary gave as his rea-
son for being on the street that he
played hookey from home after his
mother left him to attend to the baby
while she went to a meeting where all
the women talked all about the men,
it might strike the audience more fav-
orably than to walk brashly out, with
stories to tell, in a matter-of-fact way.
Stories like the baby started to cry,
when he placed It on the floor, while
looking all over the bed for a pin,
would be the proper kind, it would
seem. Gary might say that his mother
said if the baby ever cried, that was
the sign a pin was sticking into it.
But he couldn't find a pin in the bed,
so he held the baby up by the feet to
see if a pin would drop off. When a
pin didn't, he left it standing on its
head and went out to look for his
mother, to tell her something was the
matter with the baby. Then he met
some boys and played ball, forgetting
all about the baby — asking the leader
at this point if he knew how long a
baby could stand on Its head without
growing tired. At least this is the
style of stories a boy monologist
should tell on the stage. Sime.
VARIETY
23
Sellle Lytton and Co.; (3).
Sketch.
28 Mins.; Full Stage; Interior.
Nellie Lytton has fallen Into a 'val-
uable piece of property In the comedy,
pathetic sketch which she is present-
ing for vaudeville approval. Whoever
wrote the piece has shown rare good
judgment in the blending. It contains
those fine touches in the handling of
pathos and comedy which are so rare
and valuable when properly welded to-
gether. A mistake in construction has
been in padding. Prom five to eight
minutes could be chopped away. It
would leave the meat only, to be played
in the vaudeville time limit. Miss Lyt-
ton does much for the sketch. The char-
acter is a sort of a Lottie Williams'
"Rags" and she handles the role In
capital style. There is another point
in favor of the piece. It carries a ques-
tion mark almost up to the very last
moment, and then instead of finishing
as one would expect, just ends in the
only logical manner possible and of
course the last one that would be
thought of. Three men support Miss
Lytton in the piece and all play In fit-
ting manner. Nellie Lytton's playlet
needs only the proper cutting by some
skilled hand to become a good sketch
for the best houses. Dash.
Four Charles.
Acrobats and Jugglers.
10 Mlns.; Four (Special Set).
The Four Charles have a turn of
acrobatics and juggling, patterned
somewhat after the act of the Boganny
Troupe. The set is a kitchen in this
instance, with the members of the
troupe made up as the cooks and as-
sistants. The routine Is simple with
nothing startling. A quick change is
effected which helps the act consider-
ably. The finish should be strength-
ened for a grand hurrah.
Fred.
Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Friel.
Rural Comedy Drama.
17 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Set).
This playlet has a suggestion of the
one that Milton and the DeLong Sis-
ters are now playing, differing only in
one instance; this playlet has some
pathos. Rural pathetics are plentiful
on the "small time" at present. This
sketch doesn't rank far above the rest.
Mr. Thornton, in the rube character,
shows some ability, but his talk is old
and should have been forgotten some
time ago. Mrs. Thornton in a dual
role does well enough, having a very
good appearance. The act as it stands
could do no better than head line on
small time. Jess.
Freeman and Fisk.
Singing and Talking.
19 Mins.; One.
The woman's work is the most con-
spicuous and through her "kidding"
the act is meeting with favor in the
"pop" houses. They open with "Think
It Over, Mary" and close with "Take
Me With You, Cutey, B*ut Forget To
Bring Me Back." The woman does a
"bit" as an amateur would sing "Hea-
ven Will Protect The Poor Working
Girl," which was fairly well received.
The team needs a new song arrange-
ment. The man should inject more
life Into his work. Mark.
Lillian Russell.
Songs.
15 Mlns.; Five; (Parlor).
Colonial.
Tuesday evening was a great night
for the inside theatres. Lillian Rus-
sell had a great deal to do with the
capacity house that showed at the Co-
lonial that evening. Miss Russell is
using a pianoist In her vaudeville of-
fering, although the orchestra assists
as well. Miss Russell's appearance
didn't create any noise. Her entrance
reception was hardly more than a rip-
ple. The quietness continued during
her first three songs, short and of a
very light variety. "Evening Star"
caught some real applause at the finish
of the first chorus. It was pretty
mild at the end of this number, though
the singer came back with another
chorus, and a short Irish song, after
which she made a brief speech without
much provocation. During the "Eve-
ning Star" song Lillian stood the test
of the spot-light and certainly did
"look great." Jess.
Ehrendall Bros, and Dutton.
Hand-Balancers.
12 Mins.; Full Stage (Parlor).
Two fellows do a hand-balancing
act that ranks up towards the top.
They are assisted by a comedian of
some ability. The two are fast, neat
workers and finish with a thriller that
is bound to get a satisfying amount
of applause anywhere. The three fel-
lows have an act that could easily close
or open on the big time. Jess.
McGarry and McGarry.
Singers and Dancers.
8 Mins., One.
These two boys are first class dan-
cers and dress their act very neatly.
The difficulty the boys will have will
be the fact of so many similar acts
of the same variety. An original Idea
will have to be inserted to insure the
act of anything better than the small
time. Jess.
Shock and D'Arville.
Acrobatics and Songs.
10 Mins.; Full Stage.
Sheck and D'Arville have a specialty
that is somewhat out of the ordinary.
Sheck is a very good acrobatic, doing
hand-balancing, head-balancing and
some ground tumbling. Miss D'Arville
figures in the acrobatics at the opening
and close of the act only. She becomes
the center of attraction during the rest
of the time, filling in with character
changes, singing a song for each
change. Of the four numbers now used,
one only is worth while. "The Colon-
ial Boy" is very well done and Miss
D'Arville looks exceedingly well in the
picturesque costume. The speech in
which she announces that there is
nothing vulgar or immodest in her per-
formance is superfluous and should
be immediately dropped. The couple
gain applause at the finish through the
girl acting as understander for Sheck.
who is a big well developed man.
Sheck and D'Arvill e will do very well
for the time they are playing. With
study they should be able to work into
an act of value for the bigger time.
Dash.
Marcus and Gartelle.
Roller Skaters.
12 Mins.; Three (Interior).
Brighton Theatre.
One of the men works in blackface.
The "straight" attempts to show his
partner how to skate. The prelim-
inary steps by both furnish a lot of
fun, both taking some hard falls. The
comedy of the blackfaced chap Is well
worked up and the act was an em-
phatic laughing hit at the Brighton
theatre. Following the skating les-
son, the team finishes up with a clog
routine on the skates that shows the
boys understand team stepping.
The act was formerly known as Gar-
telle Brothers. Jfarfc.
Pike and Callum.
Dancers.
Hammersteln's.
Pike and Callum are two boy dan-
cers, opening the show at Hammer-
stein's, this week, going quite well in
the spot. The boys are real dancers,
dress well and have a few steps of
their own. Sime.^
Curtiss Trio.
Songs.
10 Mlns.; One.
Two boys and a girl have an up-to-
date singing act on the "small time,"
and get away very nicely. One of the
fellows is a good singer of the newest
style of "rags," while the other does
great things with these on a piano.
The girl is a help through her good
looks, and very nice style. The act
could do on the smaller big time.
Jess.
Mattie Booeum and Co.; (4).
Songs.
14 Mins.; Full Stage; (Special Set).
A quartet of boys stand for the
"Co." In the billing. A good quar-
tet, it very nearly smothers the star,
Mattie Booeum. Miss Booeum has an
act with a Brooklyn Bridge back-drop;
also a "river at night" effect. The
four boys are good singers and carry
the act through nicely, Miss Booeum
helping with a few songs. There is
only music when the boys are singing.
The act can play the "small time" and
do well. Jess.
Alice De Carman.
Trai>eze.
11 Mins.; Full Stage.
Alice De Garman has a very neat sin-
gle on the trapeze. The girl does noth-
ing startling in the way of tricks, but
she has a pretty appearance, a nice
personality and an easy laughing man-
ner that attracts. Some teeth work
adds a little variety. Acts of this de-
scription depend in a large measure
on the manner of presentation. Alice
has the manner. . Dash.
Reiiumont'M Ponies.
14 Mins.; Full Stage.
The work of one of the ponies
stands out. His discriminating be-
tween red and white handerchlefs,
secreted In separate boxes and later
placed in the same receptacle, is a
feature. The ponies, five in number,
execute various drills, commands, etc.,
and for a finish, two dogs perform a la
equestrian. A good anifnal act for the
"pop" houses. Mark.
Charlotte St. Elmo.
Songs.
Hammersteln's.
That Jack Levy is such a joker! He
says Charlotte St. Elmo's appearance
at Hammersteln's, this week, is her
first upon the stage. Charlotte Is on
early. She Isn't doing very much in
the way of applause, because perhaps
Mr. Levy wasn't joking when he said
she wrote the songs herself. Miss
St. Elmo only sang three. Maybe she
hadn't written any more. A couple
of changes were made, with Miss St.
Elmo wearing a combination suit of
tights for the finish. She isn't a bad
looking girl, with a not unpleasant
voice. Had she been boomed as much
as Marie Empress was, she would have
repeated what Marie Empress did.
Sitne.
/Ih Ling Foo.
Magic.
12 Mins.; Full Stage.
Ah Ling Foo is a Chinese magician.
He has a very Interesting specialty
for the "small time." The tricks are
all of the same variety, but Ah goes
through them well without "stalling"
or talking, and the result is good.
Dash.
ACTOR OLD SLEUTH.
Chicago, June 7.
Detective Wool ridge, who sports a
regular police badge, and claims to
have been a member of the Chicago
police department some years ago, but,
who for the past few years has been
lecturing with slides in the small hous-
es, started a riot In the Crilly build-
ing last week, when he attempted to
arrest everypne on the first floor em-
ployed in the agency business.
It seems that Barrett ft Curtis book-
ed the sleuth for three weeks and a
half on their Wisconsin circuit. While
the reports were against the copper,
they managed to induce the managers
to carry out the contracts.
Woolridge returned to Chicago last
week, a little peeved because no future
time had been arranged for him. He
started to investigate . the Barrett ft
Curtis agency. Discovering the firm
had been doing business without a li-
cense, booking all acts through the
office of Tom Brantford, the crime de-
stroyer complained to the authorities.
It developed that Curtis & Barrett
were acting within the confines of the
law. Then Woolridge commenced to
take the law in his own hands. He
accosted Brantford first, denounced
him and threatened to place his nasal
regions somewhere in back of his cra-
nium. B'rantford decided to keep
his features intact and offered to throw
the detective clear across the street
into The First National Bank Build-
ing, but Woolridge retreated, sup-
posedly for a patrol wagon to clean
out the building. Up to date neither
the wagon nor the officer has reappear-
ed. Meanwhile Barrett & Curtis are
procuring a license.
Kdwnrd.s PuvIh, who has been run-
ning a stock company in Louisville
since early in the spring, is in New
York with a new play which he has
written and expects to have produced
by a prominent New York firm next
season.
M
VARIETY
HAMMERSTEIN'S ROOF
"Youse guys take your dirty feet off
our clean gravel," said Martha Stew-
art, the female special cop, as she airily
swung her club while keeping guard
on "The Farm" at the Hammerstein
Hoof Garden Monday evening. "Can't
>ou see it's raining," said Martha,
"and isn't Mr. Hammerstein having
trouble enough without having to wash
down all these stones again?" Martha
is some little copper in her blue suit,
but Harry Mock has her number. It
is 655, and Harry was the only one
who could get it.
The sixteen cow chasers were on the
job in the rear of Mrs. Belmont's Suf-
fragette Farm. All this year's crop of
girls are wearing overalls and silk
stocking. As they allow their feet
to hang over the fence rails, many are
the arguments as to whether young
women are wearing their trousers too
long or short this season.
The farmerettes aren't a bad look-
ing lot. Permission is given to the au-
dience to speak to thlm. The male
farm hand in the farm house who must
do the washing while the suffragettes
smoke cigarettes and play pinochle has
the right idea. "Me stay in the show
business?" said he. "I guess not. My
job is waiting for me at the Cadillac,"
and this boy they say is the fanciest
waiter the Cadillac ever had.
The girls seem el to enjoy their first
night on the Roof, although the
weather chilled their knees. One re-
cognized a friend among a group in
front. "Oh, George!" she exclaimed.
"Come here. I want to talk to you.
Ain't you surprised to see me? Well,
what do you think, I had to leave that
place. The second day I was there the
boss and another fellow commenced to
bet whether I was a perfect 36 or a
perfect 38. They measured me several
times, and then neither one of them
asked me out. Well, George, I wouldn't
stand to be handled that way with no
come back, so I just blew, and here I
am. Ain't Mr. Mock a lovely man?
You don't know him. Sh! there he is,
the handsome fellow with the straw
hat. Why, he's the one who trained the
fish over there in the pond to swim
backwards. Mr. Mock told me so him-
self, but said not to tell the rest of the
girls because he didn't like to have the
help talk about him."
Mr. Mock, under William Hammer-
stein's direction, framed up the Suf-
fragette Farm. As president of the I
Will Club, Mr. Mock has issued a pro-
clamation to the members that should
any one have charges preferred against
him for undue levity with the farm
ladies, he will be expelled immediately
from the Club. Oh, yes, Mr. Mock is
a very strict man. He has also decreed
that there must be no meetings held
on the upper roof behind the chicken
coop.
"The Farm" was the only feature of
the opening bill. Tt is going to pro've
a drawing card when the weather
warms up.
Percy Williams must have wished
the rainy weather on Willie. With
Lillian Russell at the Colonial, Mr.
Williams rooted for rain. He must
have repeated the root Tuesday, for it
rained again. The whole llammcrstein
staff and Aaron Kessler couldn't stand
off the hoodoo.
FIFTH AVENUE.
It is a peculiar layout at the Fifth
Avenue this week. The interest and
novelty come in the first half, while
the second part contains practically
all the comedy. While a better ar-
rangement would be a splitting up of
the various elements, still as arranged
the bill does not become tiresome at
any time, and runs through in good
style. Good judgment is used in two
or three instances to stall off a stage
wait. Once when a wait would have
been absolutely necessary, the man-
agement filled in the time by having
the set struck in view of the audience.
Monday night the house appreciated
the good work of the stage crew and
gave them a round of applause.
Aerial Smith opened the program
supplying a thrill or two. Rem
Brandt (New Acts) followed and add-
ed a little novelty. "Cheyenne Days"
was "No. 3" and supplied both inter-
est, comedy and not a few thrills. The
act is well staged and has plenty of
variety. Lucille Mulhall adds the
necessary class. She -s a pretty sight
en her well trained horse.
Haviland and Thornton (New Acts)
breezed in "No. 4," supplying light
entertainment and amusement.
Lolo in her second week was "No.
5" and the center of attraction. The
girl is drawing some business into the
house without a doubt. Monday night
there were a few evening dress late
comers who stayed through the men-
tal suggestion portion of the entertain-
ment and then departed. That Lolo's
performance is interesting goes with-
out argument, for even though not in-
terested in a subject which is becom-
ing more discussed each day, the thing
gets to one. Lolo could almost be
billed "She Never Misses," Monday-
night of the two or three hundred arti-
cles called the girl did not hes'tate
for an instant or miss once. The rifle
shooting and archery at the finish is
entirely new in this style of work and
aids not a little in sending the act
along in the right directon.
Following Lolo the comedy bill
opened. Thos. Ryan just hit them a
wallop with the "Mag Haggerty"
piece. Monday night the house must
have been filled with hold-over Sun-
day poker players. They screamed at
that fool poker game.
Montgomery and Moore took up the
laughs where the Ryan-Richfleld syn-
dicate left off. TJie couple have gone
back to the "Jenie" song, which Flor-
ence Moore sings so well.
Hill, Cherry and Hill wound up the
laugh department and the show. The
boys have dressed their cycle act up
well and have a very good turn with
plenty of comedy to offset the straight
riding. Dash.
A fairly big crowd was bunched
around. A few wore overcoats to anger
the management. Nothing much of
importance stood out on the first pro-
gram. Truly Shattuck was at the top.
Pike and Galium, Ioleen Sisters and
Charlotte St. Elmo are under New
Acts. The others were Bert Levy,
Three Keatons, Four Bards, Pedersen
Brothers, Pianophiend Minstrels, Cy-
cyling Auroras, Jarrow, Belle Baker
and Roberts Cats and Rats. Some did
better than the others. Those who did
anything at all were lucky. Sime.
BRIGHTON THEATRE.
Any old time the Arctic explorers
hold a convention or a reunion there
should be no necessity of them tossing
up a con to decide on a place to go.
The weather down at Brighton now
would suit them to a T.
The Brighton theatre was about
half full of people, but a high school
rooting bunch had nothing on them
when it came to enthusiasm, for from
start to finish that small band of
amusement seekers turned loose laugh-
ter, applause and appreciation that
surprised the artists themselves.
Marcus and Gartelle (New Acts)
gave the bill a good start with their
comedy on roller skates and Stella
Karl (New Acts) did fa'rly well in the
"Xo. 2" position. Snyder and Buck-
ley combined music and comedy and
put over a hit of huge proportions.
Dave Ferguson had a soft spot in
"No. 4" and made the most of It. His
"Charge of the Light Brigade" a la
Sissero scored him a hearty encore.
Pat Rooney and Marion Bent were
"on" about twenty minutes and had
them laughing one minute and ap-
plauding the second.
After the intermission, the Amoros
Sisters sang, danced, and performed
acrobatics and -scored their usual h'.t.
Horace Wright and Rene Deitrich in
their song recital were voted' a rip-
ping hit and their closing duet was
roundly encored.
The Four Mortons came on next to
closing and grabbed up everything in
sight. There was little left for the
Strength Brothers, on at the windup.
A previous acrobatic display handi-
capped them, but they did well never-
theless. Mark.
THE CITY.
The chilliness that followed the
downpour of Tuesday seemed to have
the effect of driving the downtowners
into the palaces of mirth and pictures
that line the south side of little old
Fourteenth Street. At least the City
had its full share on that evening. As
early as eight, the lower floor was
crowded to the rear rows.
The show itself was a corking one
from a "small time" standpoint. From
the early numbers it went with a snap
and vim that was surprising. The
Hartmans, Ethel Douglas and Edna
Farlowe followed in quick order. Then
came Dlnehart and Heritage In a com-
edy sketch that has been seen before,
but played by others. The sketch
would be improved to a great extent
if the man would curb his propensity
to "kid." They were followed by Leon-
ard and Ward, who, judging from the
reception accorded them, must be
strong favorites with the Fourteenth
streeters. Their turn, while dragging
in spots, was on the whole acceptable
for "small time."
After a picture came Margaret Wil-
liams and Co. in a dramatic offering*.
Miss Williams failed to reach the back
of the house, even in the big scenes.
The Clayson Sisters in their musical
offering were next, without getting
very much in the applause line. An-
other picture and then Miss Moore and
Davey, who did very big. The Four
Charles (New Acts) were the closers.
Fred.
AMERICAN ROOF.
For the second week of " 'tis and
'taint" vaudeville offered on the roof
atop of the American Music Hall, the
management has already cut two acts
of the advertised policy of twelve a
week at prices ranging from 25 to 75
cents. Monday night the few that gath-
ered in the Adirondack Camp theatre
played the two-bit Beats the strongest.
These chairs are confined to the last
rows in the orchestra and the balcony.
The fifties in the front section of the
lower floor received but scant atten-
tion from purchasers at- the box-office.
The audience that did gather was cold,
in both senses of the word.
At 8:20 the white-coated orchestra
started the overture (lasting almost
ten minutes). Then came the first act,
Ella Fondilier, without starting a riot.
The following number was Eddie Row-
ley, a dancer. He fared slightly better,
gaining applause with dancing. The
first laugh getter was the comedy
sketch that Anderson and Burt offered.
The theme while old pleased the "small
time" audience. The Monarch Com-
edy Four were next to closing the in-
termission and gained no end of
laughs with their "wig stuff." Karsy's
Myrophone was the turn closing the
first part.
The real surprise of the show came
with Joe Cook, opening the second
part. Joe's hodge podge of vaudeville
was such a relief that the audience was
loathe to let him go. He stopped the
show. Armstrong and Fern (girls), a
two-act of the Rathskeller type, were
also hits. They were followed by Deane
and Price in a comedy sketch that with
the aid of suggestive lines gained
laughter. The man is rather a good
comedian. Beth Tate, the feature of
the bill, sang four numbers in the posi-
tion next to closing. Miss Tate has im-
proved to a wonderful extent since her
first showing at Hammerstein's some
months ago and her present repertoire
of songs gives her full opportunity.
Mile. Cecile and Co. were the closers.
Although the management let the
audleme know by the means of a slide
flashed on the sheet that they would
be welcome to remain until one A. M.
(until which hour the Gardens would
be kept open), he and his girl
went home after the pictures. The
lemonade ladles did not overwork
themselves.
As a matter of comment, if Marcus
Loew can put over his "small time"
bill on the Roof and get seventy-five
(or even fifty) cents for it, he may
then swell out his chest, pat Joe
Schenck on the back, shake hands with
William Morris, and have his press
agent declare that the Loew Circuit is
in the regular show business with a
regular showman at the head. Fred.
Al Jolson left the Winter Garden
show last week, and has gone home
to California. He will return east to
open for the Shuberts in August, play-
ing a few dates west in vaudeville
while on the Coast.
Gcorgena Leary, daughter of
Thomas C. Leary, formerly with the
Henry Savage forces and also in vaude-
ville with her father, was married
last week to D. M. Broughton, a non-
professional.
VARIETY
*5
7th AVENUE.
If last Monday night's audience at
the Seventh Avenue theatre is any cri-
terion from which to form an opinion,
it may safely be stated that patrons of
"pop" vaudeville houses care little or
nothing for "old-timers." They have
no reverence through never hearing of
performers of a generation ago, and If
they did, would only be interested in
securing as much quantity and quality
as could be presented to them for so
minimum a price of admission.
This was strongly exemplified when,
during the show, the stage manager
announced that the orchestra would
play a medley of old airs, while a
number of stereopticon slides of old-
time favorites were shown. Thirteen
pictures were projected on the screen.
They were Pat Rooney, John Kernel 1,
Koster and Bial (with an underline
hailing them as the pioneers of the
music hall in America), Tony Hart,
Harry Miner and Pat Rooney together,
Harry Morris, Gus Rogers, Bessie
Bonehill, McCale and Daniels, Fergu-
son and Mullck, Johnstone Bennett,
Frank Cushman and Peter F. Dailey.
Of this conglomerate accumulation of
pictures shown, the two most heartily
applauded were those of Gus Rogers
and Pete Dailey, the most modern of
the set, and probably the only ones
known to the spectators.
Daly and Devere opened the vaude-
ville show at 8.10 and their arrival,
visit and departure, despite the ren-
dering of "Bridget O'Brien, Esquire"
and "The River Shannon," was marked
by an absence of enthusiasm. An il-
lustrated song then interrupted the
proceedings and was followed by
Smith O'Brien with old time songs and
stories. From the way the audience
laughed at the points of the jokes it
was plain that the stories were all new
to them. O'Brien has a fine Irish
brogue and a pleasing manner with
him.
Nellie Burt in character changes,
Ringing and dancing, gave a genuine
old-fashioned soubret singing and
dancing turn, well received. One of
Will M. Cressy's old sketches "Grasp-
ing an Opportunity," was next in or-
der. It serves to show how little Mr.
Cressy has advanced in his more re-
cent contributions to stage literature,
for if there is any difference between
this and his present sketches it is not
discernible.
When at 10.05 Press Eldridge
walked out, most of the spectators
started for the door. By way of a
squarer he remarked "So many people
have seen me before." McPhee and
Hill closed the show. From the mo-
ment they started, not a soul "walked
out on them."
For the second half of the week the
underline announces the following
"old-time" acts: Rice Brothers, Katie
Rooney, J. K. Emmett and Co., Harry
Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thome.
This show probably plays better than
the first half of the week for the rea-
son that the majority of the acts are
better known to the present genera-
tion of patrons of "small time."
JnJo.
LINCOLN SQUARE.
Perhaps unconsciously the manage-
ment of this "small timer" flashed
an almost "Bg Time" bill the first
part of this week. Outside of the six
acts, there is enough comedy between
the drummer and the piano-player in
the orchestra to make up for another
turn. The two get over some funny
stuff when the pictures are being
shown, most of which, however, is
quite a ways over the heads of the
"small time" audience.
Shriner and Wills in their piano
and singing specialty were down late
on the bill and did a nice little clean
up. The boys in comparison with
some now working the larger time can
also get along there. The Italian num-
ber at the finish is a dandy.
Ziska, a magician, is assisted by
Florence Saunders, and fit the time
admirably. The old ring trick is the
mainstay of the act.
Louise Brunelle, Ehrendall Broth-
ers and Dutton, James Keane and Co.
and McGarry and McGarry (New
Acts). The weather Monday evening
was all in favor of the small timers.
The Lincoln Square held a capacity
house. Jess.
Percy Williams' new Bushwick the-
atre will open its doors to the public
on the night of Sept. 11.
THK FIRST PARODY KINGKR.
The interest manifested by every-
body in New York in the "Old Timers"
bills started a discussion the other day
as to who was the original parcdy sin-
ger. Some say Billy Jerome was the
first, others that Harry and John Dil-
lon antedated him. Still others say
that Joe Flynn, then of Sheridan and
Flynn, started the parody craze.
Roger Dolan submits the following
list of new names of performers who
are, he feels, eligible to be included
in any frame-up of a bill of "old-
timers:" Charles E. Evans, John C.
Rice, George W. Monroe, Roger Dolan,
George Thatcher, Charles Lodcr, Dan
Mason, Jack Daly, Dave Conroy, John
Sheehan, Fostell and Emmett, Lew
Dockstader, Hughey Dougherty, Lew
Benedict, Al. Fllson. Mark Sullivan,
Tony Williams, Annie Hart, Gracie
Emmett, Ed. Favor. Sheridan and
Flynn, Barney Fagan, (Jcorge Prim-
rose, Lizzie Mulvey, .1. Bernard Dyllon,
Gilson and Binney, Frank Lawton.
Other old timers recalled by Mr.
Dolan from his career of forty years
as a professional are Ned Harrigan,
Hines and Remington, John D. Gil-
bert, Gus Bruno, Nat Blossom, Eddie
Girard, P. C. Foy, Pat Shc.rtis, Mark
Murphy, Tom Murray, John Jess, Leon-
ard and Flynn, Wade and Mack, Harry
Fisher, Dick Gorman, John Sparks,
Junie McCree, Pat Reilly, Filscn and
Erroll, Gus Hill, Jim Tenbrocke.
George Marlon, Murray and Aden. Will
H. Fox, Andy Amann, Tony Farre'.l,
Lei and Sisters. Frank McNish, Frank
Bell, Jeff and Fannie Delino. Dolph
and Susie I-evino, Frank Bush, Kugen •
O'Rourke, Tim ('renin, Jack Harring-
ton, John Ransone, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
Cohan, Lew Hawkins, Lew Simmons,
Billy Carter, Lew Bloom, Kelly and
Ryan, Harry Leclair, Arthur Dunn,
Needham and Kelly, Howe and Doyle.
Billy Cortw right, Eddie Foy and
Thompson, Willis Sweatman. Jot- C:»w-
thorne, Fred Allen, Joe Hart, deny
Hart.
AN OPEN LETTER.
(Continued from page 18.)
America without our permission," for-
getting that this is America.
Those were the days of the White
Hats.
And from Kendall's grave and
Golden 'h exile away out there where
the Sun is going down 1 hear them
culling, "Where arc the men we knew
— where are the artists — the merry-
makers — the singers of songs — the
Jesters, who were the idols of work-
man an J employer alike. The men
who drew to our theatres, the wealth,
fashion and respect of the world: the
men who paid what they thought hon-
estly at least whether right or wrong,
playing the game as big men play it,
because it was a man's game, who
wanted the joy of the chase- — bringing
down the quarry by skill, and not by
poisoning the water or by burning the
grass, not by a cowardly yelp for help
to the drayman, imploring him not to
put in trunks at the back door or buy
tickets at the front — the manly, though
perhaps hungry, waiting, faithful fel-
lows, who stuck to principle as they en-
» couraged each other, standing on their
own. Where are they now? What is
this strange, fuzzy, unfamiliar beard
that has grown across the fair face
of the thing we loved.'*
Well, here is one of them at least,
standing where he always stood, and
if there is a division, it is because
they have left me, not I them. I do
not feel it necessary to run after them,
merely to be on the popular side. He
who is popular to-day may be cursed
to-morrow; nor shall I coax them to
return, neither within 90 days nor 90
years.
But one man cannot do it all.
All that was stated in my "Organi-
zation" letter, I have printed many
times before in different articles in
different papers, as :s well known. I
am neither at the "top" nor "bottom"
of "the ladder."
I have changed in nothing and can-
nut be changed except when every drop
<:f my blood is convinced through my
reason. If my oil brothers have gone
from me I wish them earnest God
speed; should they ever see fit to re-
turn — I will bo here when they come
I ack.
r
&
EXPECTS LAItGKK CIRCUIT.
Sydney. Australia. April 2!>.
A stock company has been incor-
porated for $r>0<>,000, of which James
Brennan is the head, for the further-
ing and extending of the Brennan
Circuit here. The circuit can now
give sixteen consecutive weeks. New
houses will be built in the near future
which will add from six to eight
weeks to the rout*' sheet.
The new circuit is booking direct.
No contract can he made excepting
through the main office.
James Brennan will shortly make
a tour of America and Kurope in.
search of material.
"The Follies of l»fl" opens at the
Apollo. Atlantic City, June 10, and
are due to appear on the New York
Hoof June 26.
OBITUARY
Augusta Belasco Elliott, daughter
of David Belasco and wife of William
Elliott, died at Colorado Springs, June
5, of consumption, following an attack
of pneumonia last winter. She was
married last January. It was not much
later that she contracted a severe cold
which developed Into pneumonia. The
deceased was in her early twenties.
New Orleans, June 7.
William Miftche, leader of the or-
chestra at the Tulane for many years,
and recently occupied at the Greenwall
in a like capacity, died suddenly June
2. He was forty-two years of age.
Frankie Wallace, who has been play-
ing the popular price vaudeville
houses as a single singer, died at her
home 223 North Farson street, Phila-
delphia, last Saturday.
Sam Dody did not die, as reported
last week. Mr. Dody is recovering. A
false report spread about the same
time that Edward F. Rush, the man-
ager, had passed away, but he is still
kicking about, with no signs of illness
around him.
Mrs. P. P. Kuhns, the mother of the
Three White Kuhns (Paul. Charles
and Robert), died May 30 in Stock-
ton, Cal.
Gertrude Lind, formerly of Jewette,
Hayes and Lind, died fn Denver, May
15, of tuberculosis. In private life
she was Gertrude Donnelly, and re-
sided in Pawtucket, R. I. She was
twenty years old.
THE SURE TEST.
"Doctor, this patient here's a tramp
that was brought in by the ambulance
an hour since," imparted the hospital
interne to the staff doctor. "He
seems to have lost the use of his limbs,
but I think he's a fakir!"
"Did you apply the customary tests
for paralysis?"
"Most of them, doctor. I tried
for the knee-jerk, shocked his arms
and legs with the battery, and even
jabbed the forceps into his calves;
but he never moved a muscle!"
"Better try the Are test."
"Lookee here, gents!" interposed
the patient, jerking his unkempt head
from beneath the cot clothes, "dis
thing o' me bein' in dis state seems
to worry y\ don't It?"
"Well, somewhat," rejoined the
staff man.
"Den don't waste time burn'n' me
wld fire, or do any more stabbin' or
sheet light nin' tests. Just you put
a stiff horn o' whiskey on dat table
yonder and if I don't make me way
to it, I'm helpless, dat's all!"
Phil X"sh. the "I-will-fix-you" fal-
low of the I'nited Booking Offices, has
postponed his trip to Kurope thl« sum-
mer, but that will not prevent him
from selling the automobile.
Hay Itaily is recovering rapidly from
;i recent operatiin ;it the French lies
pital She will he out within the
next few days and will, with her hus-
lian I. spi-nd the summer in '»ne of
the mountain resorts
26
VARIETY
FIRST CLASS VAUDEVILLE
AND THE WHITE RATS
By WILLIAM GOULD
White Rats of America:
Gentlemen: —
On account of the numerous friends
I have In your order, I wish to place
my views of first class vaudeville as I
find It, before you.
I, and I alone, was the one who
got your present headquarters for you
and showed you, In figures, where It
was a great thing for the White Rats.
At that time we were a conserva-
tive organization and there were no
"political clicqucs."
When the majority of the organi-
zation voted to pass the agency law,
I was against It. I said: "Even if
the law was unbreakable a telephone
to New Jersey would beat it?" What
are the consequences. A few "mem-
bers" not actively engaged in vaude-
ville had a great time in \lbany with
banquets galore and you are still pay-
ing ten per cent, commission. When
I saw this money being squandered,
1 began to get cold feet.
Miss Suratt and I received an offer
from William Hammerstein to re-unlte
at a salary of $2,500 per week. For-
merly we received $750 weekly from
all managers. Who paid the ten per
cent, in this case? The public, Ham-
merstein or Suratt and Gould?
Would any member of the White
Rats pay ten per cent, for the same
raise?
I dropped out of the White Rats
when it became a labor organization.
I am not a laboring man. I say this,
mind you, with all due respect to hon-
est laborers.
This was the first time in the his-
tory of the world where a profession
was trying to lower itself to the stand-
ard of a trade. Then I began to figure.
I discovered that circus actors, bur-
lesque actors, and small time actors
(again with all respect to them as
men and artists) were in the majority
and were voting all these things that
helps to cripple first class vaudeville.
The first class vaudeville performer
actively engaged in vaudeville knew
little or nothing of these laws passed
by the idle artists. That every law
or rule they passed was doing first
class vaudeville great harm, I quick-
ly realized. I have been 27 years in
vaudeville and I appreciate the beau-
tiful business it is to-day. I respect
and admire the managers for what
they have done for vaudeville. Why
not make them our friends? They are
willing, gentlemen, these manages are
business men, if you can deliver the
goods, they want you. If you can't,
agitation will do you no good.
Twenty-five years ago I received $30
a week, lived in a sailor boarding house,
traveled in "tourist" cars and played
in shanties, where we were only an
excuse for sure thing gambling games.
No sketch artist at that time could
get an engagement unless his wife
"worked the wine rooms." Junie Mc-
Cree. your chief and my vory dear
friend, was on one of the bills with
me. In those days variety actors were
looked upon as worthless.
The managers have changed all that,
in the very same towns that I played
twenty-five years ago, I now find
vaudeville palaces. We are treated
as women and men. I now ride in
Pullman cars and live in first class
hotels. I am doing better than I
ever expected to do.
I have sounded over one hundred
first class acts actively engaged In
vaudeville of the first class.
I have asked them the following
questions:
Are you satisfied with your salary?
Are you satisfied with the treat-
ment?
Each and every act replied that they
were satisfied with all conditions.
Artists in first class vaudeville have
nothing to strike for.
Ivet some White Rat actively en-
gaged In first class vaudeville answer'
this letter. I would be pleased to hear
his views.
Gentlemen, the White Rats Is now a
second class vaudeville organization,
and no doubt do a lot of good as far
as making small managers (who be-
come managers over night and know
not how to treat artists kindly and
humanely) live up to their contracts.
First class vaudeville has passed be-
yond your control.
First class acts are friendly with
the managers and all we need is to
have our material protected and an
organization that follows these lines
will become strong.
I hope that the Vaudeville Comedy
Club will do this. If they don't, I
shall start the A. V. A., if I have to
devote a year of my time to do it.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM GOULD.
Phil Staats, for many years active
in vaudeville, and who, at present, is
the president of the Thespis Club, has
signed with Henry W. Savage for the
role of Jimmy Wellington In the com-
pany of "Excuse Me," which is to play
Chicago for a run next season.
James Brown, the paroled prisoner
in Paul Armstrong's "Romance of an
Underworld" was arrested at the Al-
hambra last week for petty larceny.
Armstrong agreed to take Drown in
tow, relieving him from serving a
sentence. The ex-super may receive
a life sentence the next time. Mr.
Armstrong will not Intervene.
Geo. M. Cohan has been elected
'Prompter of the Green Room Club;
Hollis E. Cooley Is call boy; John C
Peebles, Angel; Frank G. Stanley,
Copyist. • Board of Supers is com-
posed of Henry B. Harris, Franklin
Bien. Sidney R. Ellis, George W. Led-
erer, M. S. Bentham, Milton Nobles,
Charles H. Yale, Sargent Aborn, Phil-
lip Mindil, Thomas W. Dinkins, Walter
Vincent.
Ida Conquest has commissioned the
Casey Agency to secure a vaudeville
opening. A dramatic sketch will be
Miss Conquest's variety offering.
Joe Hart and his wife (Carrie De
• Mar) returned to New York Tuesday
after a three weeks' stay at Mt. Clem-
ens, where they went for a rest.
Lilhan Clark and Clad Neff were
married June 5, at the home of the
bride's mother, Mrs. A. G. Cook, 989
St. John's Place, Brooklyn.
Harry Mack, for several years book-
ing and routing chief in the office of
W. W. Mann, will be in the offices of
Rowland ft Clifford next season.
Stella Hammerstein, who has been
playing the role of "Vice" in "Every-
woman," is out of the cast, confined
to her home with a sprained ankle.
Saturday last Aaron Hoffman deliv-
ered to Messrs. Bratton & Leffler, the
completed book for the new cartoon
musical comedy "Let George Do It."
According to a report from Wash-
ington American Hebrews will have
no further trouble In traveling through
Russia.
Dorothy Kegel, a newcomer to
vaudeville, will open her season at At-
lantic City, June 26, with a miniature
musical comedy.
Mrs. Gene Hughes and Co. in their
sketch "Youth." have received a full
route for next season from the United
Booking Offices. Gen e Hughes secured
It.
Kvalyn La Telle now ill in the St.
Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, would like
the person who addressed her there
and signed "J," to kindly furnish name
and address.
Winnifred De Witt, manageress of
Chase's, Washington, Is in Europe. She
will return to again assume the di-
rectorship reins at the house Aug. 21,
when It will open for the season.
Messrs. Cassard and Luders, respec-
tively author and composer, have just
completed a new comic opera, which
is to be produced early next season
by the Shuberts.
Grace Freeman, at present appear-
ing in the titular role of the revival
of "The Country Girl" at the Herald
Square, has written several sketches
for vaudeville.
Louise Davis, the "steno" in the of-
fice of James Clancey, is going to re-
tire from the profession of key punch-
ing and become Mrs. some-body-or-
other within the next few weeks.
ed rest until Lew Fields' return from
abroad.
Louis De Courcy's new play, "Fa-
ther Jerome," will be given its initial
showing in St. Louis some time next
month. It is written around the Cath-
olic confessional.
"Jingaboo," a musical farce, book
by Leo Dletrichstein, lyrics by Vincent
BTyan and music by Arthur Pryor, will
be produced by John Cort early next
season.
Jack Johnson sailed tor England,
Tuesday. Upon returning in August,
he will reappear at Hammerstein's for
a week — perhaps longer — if the color-
ed champion should defeat any of the
English pugs while abroad.
Frank Tinney and Neff and Starr
were prevented opening at the Majes-
tic, Chicago, Monday matinee this
week, through being mixed with a
wreck on the way from Winnipeg. The
two acts appeared Monday evening.
Charles Hayes will handle the press
work for one of the four companies
to be sent out next season in "The
Gamblers." Hayes formerly was with
Charles Frohman, being with "The
Arcadians" last year.
Callahan and St. George have post-
poned their annual trip to Europe
until July. James Callahan's mother
is very ill In Chicago and he will make
a hasty trip there to see her before
his departure for England. They
were booked there to open in June.
"A Night In the Harem," a German
pantomime of the pretentious order,
will be seen on this side if the Ger-
man producers can be induced to allow
an American girl to play the leading
role. Willie Hammerstein has made
an offer for the act, but with that pro-
viso.
"IKm't Blame Me for Loving You"
is a "coon lullaby," left as a remem-
brance by Charles K. Harris for his
staff to "make" during his visit on the
other side. Mr. Harris wrote the num-
ber; Meyer Cohen is going to do the
rest.
Tom Gillen ("Finnigan's Friend"),
is arranging a tour of the world. He
will start West In the fall and is due
in Vancouver, B'. C, about the middle
of January, where he takes passage
for Australia. Gillen expects to be
gone about two years.
Ned Wayburn has returned from
Chicago where he staged "The Heart-
breakers." He will take a much need-
( Dr. Carl Herman is back from the
west after a prosperous tour and in
already booked for a tour for next
season, in consequence of which he
has been compelled to decline an al-
luring offer for Europe. The doctor
has added some four hundred addi-
tional acres to his large farm at Plym-
outh, N. H., where h e will go to spend
the summer.
VA.RIE1 Y
V
The Highest Class
Animal Act in all
the world
SPELLMANS BEARS
BIG BEARS, BABY BEARS and HANDSOME BEARS
The Handsomest equipped animal Act In all the world, working all the time.
TWENTY-FOUR WEEKS NEW YORK HIPPODROME, SEASON 1911. NOW PLAYING
YOUNG'S MILLION DOLLAR PIER, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Weeks June 5th- 1 2th.
Address all Communications to
FRANK P. SPELLMAN, 404 Heidelberg Bldg., Times Square, Forty-Second Street and Broadway, NEW YORK
CORRESPONDENCE
Ualett otherwise eoted, ike following reports are for the current week.
JOHN J. O'CONNOR
(WYNN)
Representative
CHICAGO
VARIETY'S CHICAGO OFFICE i
:« SOUTH DEARBORN STREET
PImm440I Central
this week the attraction there will be moving
pictures and songs. It Is expected that some-
time In July or August the house will be closed
for a few weeks to admit of the annual reno-
vation and overhauling.
In the direction of the managerial affairs
of the vaudeville theatre at Forest Park, Jo-
seph Grain has the aid this summer of Fred
Hartman, who until recently directed the busi-
ness affairs of the Plaza theatre on North
avenue.
tended performances daily, which at ten cents
a head nets the vaudevllltan more than his
usual weekly salary. Torcat has an English
clown ballyhoolng for his attraction.
Edw. J. Ader and Frederick Story havo
formed a co-partnership for the genoral prac-
tice of law under the firm name of Story ft
Ader.
AJESTIC (Lyman B. Glover, mgr. ; agent,
V. M. A.). — The Majestic show was con-
rably weakened Monday at both perform-
>s because of the railroad wreck up north,
jh delayed the arrival of Frank Tlnnoy
Neff and Starr. Tlnney was to have
ed headline honors with Trlxle Frlganza.
absence left a spot In the bill hard to
tor up. Mumford and Thompson (Now
i) were selected to replace the 'ilackfaco.
le. The evening's honors were about
ily divided between Wm. Brady's "Sus-
," Ed. F. Reynard and Bedlnl and Ar-
•, the two latter acts monopolizing the
edy department, each receiving applause
entering. "The Suspect." WJth Walter
pne playing the title role, left a queer
Ing behind, which handicapped Trlxle Frl-
za for awhile, but the topllner soon had
house laughing at her antics, and at the
ih was a solid hit. The Great Ergottl
iputlans opened the entertainment with
e corking good hand and head balancing.
American flags might be dispensed
with, as might the Yankee Doodle music.
Mazle Rowland, with an English accent, ap-
peared second on the list. Miss Rowland Imi-
tates different characters, mostly kid*. She
seemed to please while doing this A comedy
number made up of the usual English risque
lyrics, completed her offering. Bedlnl and
Arthur cleaned up on laughs. Ed. F. Rey-
nard proved to be one of the bright spots on
the bill and scored his usual hit. Closing the
show, P. T. Selblt and his spirit paintings had
the house guessing as to how he manipulates
his Illusion, and made a corking closer for
the damaged show. Selblt has an excellent
delivery and leaves nothing for his audience
to work on when trying to figure out his
mystery. The Rlehl Grand Opera Quintet,
substituting for Neff and Starr, dished out
several operatic selections and satisfied during
their stay. The quintet Is made up of two
men and three women. WYNN.
The "closed for the summer" sign Is dis-
played at the new Orpheum In Peoria, III.,
and prior to the reopening in September, the
house will be treated to a generous repainting
and redecoratlon.
Ethel Robinson, manager of the park and
fair department of the W. V. M. A., had a
slight accident this week when a non-union
taxlcab bumped her Overland 40 H.P. (the
pride of the Association). Miss Robinson's
auto was badly damaged and nothing short of
a new tonneau and a pair of wheels will
repair the hurt.
The Hebrew Charities of Chicago Is the
beneficiary of a vaudeville show which was
given last Sunday afternoon at the Colonial
theatre.
<'has. E. Bray, general manager of the West-
ern Vaudeville Managers' Association, Is back
at his desk after a brief but Important trip
t<» New York, where he attended a meeting of
the Vaudeville Managers' Protective Associa-
tion.
Doris Chcrlc has retired from the vaude-
ville act called "Alls Fair in Love." Lew
Williams will engage another to replace Miss
Cherle. The act Just finished a trip over the
Wantages time.
The New Palace theatre here opened this
week, playing Ave acts and pictures. The
house will play a split week show.
Next week will witness the reopening of
the Kcdzle Alrdome and the closing for the
summer of the theatre. During the hot
weather, Manager Malcolm will have a bal-
cony placed In the house to Increase the seat-
ing capacity. The Alrdome Is located next
door to the theatre.
Harry Billings, manager of the Lincoln
Orpheum, passed through Chicago this week
en route to Flint, Mich., where he generally
spends his summer months. Mr. Billing's
family accompanied him.
The stock policy at the Crystal theatre has
been abandoned for the summer, and beginning
Torcat and his troupe of trained roosters
are being kept busy at their concession at
"White city'' With the exception of one day
lust week, Torcat got away with five well-at-
Eddle Hayman, one of the W. V. M. A.
staff, will leave town next week for a five
weeks' vacation In the country.
"ROBINSON and BURNETTj™
INO E
BIGGER "HIT" than EVER — With the SONGS that get the PUBLICITY!
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The Varieties theatre. Torre Haute, haa
closed for the aummer.
The Family. Lafayette, ha} .discontinued
the regular vaudeville show and for the next
three months will run pictures with one act,
booked through the Association.
John Dickey, Oklahoma City representative
of the W. V. M. A., la In town. Mr. Dickey
will return to the weat In about two weeks.
CHICAGO O. H. (George Kingsbury, mgr.;
K. & E.). — A summer run is th« general pre-
diction for "Little Miss Fix-It."
COLONIAL (James Jay Brady, mgr.; K. &
E. ). — Closed for the summer.
GARRICK (W W. Freeman, mgr. Shuberts)
— Lyman H. Howe, traveler, opened Sunday
night for four weeks with his picture exhi-
bition.
ILLINOIS (Will J. Davis, mgr.; K. A E. ).-
Rose Stahl and her company gave a benefit
matinee 8 In aid of the Gad's Hill Settlement
Work. "Maggie Pepper" continues to play to
a healthy business at every performance.
LYRIC (Lawrence Anhalt, mgr.; Shuberts).
— Dark for the summer.
OLYMPIC (Sam Lederer, mgr.; K. ft E.).—
The summer closing movement so general all
over the city has had no apparent effect on
the plans of the management of the Cohan
success. "Get Rich Quick Walllngford," which
experiences little or no difficulty in entertain-
ing capacity houses even on the hottest night.
POWERS (Harry Powers, mgr.; K. ft E.).—
A few slight changes have been made re-
cently In the cast of "The Seven Bisters."
notably the engagement of J. Malcolm Dunn
for the role of Lieutenant Sandorffy. There is
no evidence of any waning in the popularity
of this piece and a summer run Is a pretty
safe bet for the attraction.
McVICKER'S (George Warren, mgr; K. ft
E. ). — The Aborn English Opera Company Is
on the first of a four weeks' engagement of
grand opera at popular prices. Tonight will
witness the last performance of "Madame
Butterfly" and beginning with tomorrow there
will be a week of "Thais." The repertoire also
Includes "Tales or Hoffman" and "La Bo-
heme."
STUDEBAKER (George A. Davis, mgr.; K.
ft E. ). — Closed until late In August.
LA SALLE O. H. (Harry Askln, mgr.) —
Dark until the opening of the regular season.
RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION.— Pryor*s Band
and open air vaudeville.
WHITE CITY.— Llberattl's Grand Opera
Company and Symphony Orchestra; popular
priced vaudeville.
FOREST PARK. — Ballmann's Band and
"pop" vaudeville.
SANS SOI'CI PARK— Free vaudeville.
PRINCESS (Mort H. Singer, mgr.; Shu-
berts). — Second week of the new annual Sin-
ger musical offering. "The Heart Breakers";
Indefinite. Poor press notices holding business
down. Sallie Fisher Is best liked.
HAYMARKET (Col. Ed Roche, mgr.; K. A
E. ). — Summer stock with Jeanne Towler as
the star.
COLUMBIA (Mgr. Woods; Columbia Amuse-
ment Co.). — Twice dally all summer Is the
announcement mnde by the management of
"The Bowery Burlesquers" and the popularity
of their closing piece. "Madame Ex-Cuae Me"
is quite sufficient to justify the statement,
nuslnese Is very big. About 55 people are in
the show.
KEDZIE (Wm. Malcolm, mgr.; agent, W.
.V. M. A.). — Delmar ft Delmar; Leo Carrlllo;
Rrlstow's Ponies; Wm. Flemen ft Co.; Arling-
ton four.
STAR AND GARTER (agent. W. V. M. A).
— Lizzie Otto; Dayton. Hufford & Chain; Vir-
ginia Rankin; Carl Demcrest; Hyla Aleen;
Davis ft Walker: Paris Green.
SANS SOTTCI PARK (agent. W V M. A.).—
MrConneil Sisters: Mazone # Masona; Impe-
rial Quartet; Abdellnha: Retrain* circus
ACADFMY (agent, W. V. M. A > Flint.
George ft Co.: George Flemln : Leu 1t«>nedettes;
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V. M. A.).- Lcs Rencdettes: Smith ft \rn.lo;
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Welch.
ASHLAND (Al. Wledner. mar: agent. W
V. M. A.). — Ben Weloh; Three Keloy Sisters,
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son; Sol Berns; Fields A Link.
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lard H. Webb; Dorathy Nelson: Stevena A
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Lester; Prince Trio.
BIJOU DREAM (Sigmund FHller, mgr.;
agent, Frank Q. T)oyle). — Mabel Downing &
Co.; Shattock Quartet; Bess Andra; Rurk *
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Vincent.
IOLA (George E. Powell, mgr.; agent, Frank
Q. Doyle). — Nat Wharton; Jewel Floyd; Pol-
ski Stock Company.
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Q. Doyle).— The Clarks; Anna St. Claire; Jonea
A Glllam: Russell Sisters.
GEM (Chas. Schaefer. mgr.; agent. Frank
Q. Doyle) —Kramer & Elliott; Woods A Mar-
tin; Albert Phyle; The LaWards; Richard
Lewis.
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ORPHEITM (Martin Heck. gen. mgr.: acent,
Orpheum Circuit). — "Little Tommy Tucker."
the Gabriel and Lamar piece was liked
through the work of Gabriel and the do*,'
George Austin Moore and Cordelia Hanger, in
a very hard position, held up the show
Namba Japs, with luxurious settings, real win-
ner. Macart and Bradford improved even on
their first week's showing. "MuslkalKlrls."
Wynn and O'Malley. Henry Cllve and Mai
Sturgls. other holdovers, all went through
very nicely.
We have with us again Jamea Edward Rrltt.
late of London. Jamea Edward la the same
old Jimmy of Eighth street, but he has taken
on weight. Coffroth. ever on the Job, had no
sooner grasped Jimmy's hand than he offered
him articles to algn, calling for a fight with
Eddie Hanlon. On top of this came a wire
from the east asking Brltt to grab the first
train out of Frisco, and come to New York
for a vaudeville opening. Brltt was caught In
a whirlpool of offers and until recovering
from Its effects, will rest up in his home town.
McGee and Rcece, formerly known as Foley
and Earl, have returned from Honolulu. They
report that they were treated well over there
3nd state that they will return to the Islands
n their way back from Australia, where they
will go from here June 16.
The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary" is at tho
Savoy for two weeks and the comedy al-
though old to the people of San Francisco
still these people enjoyed Its lines ridiculously
well.
Mary Garden sang her farewell concert 29
and surely made herself secure In the hearts
of the San Francisco people.
John Drew, at the Columbia, In the
Maugham comedy. "Smith." offered his second
and last week, a performance which win bt
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regarded as his most convincing. Mary Bo-
land's work in the last two acts is exception-
ally fine.
Jack Golden, and his clever company at the
American theatre, began his second week In a
merry and tuneful satire entitled "Schlitz In
Mexico." This company is making good, giv-
ing a clean-cut performance that Is sure to
bring results as the increased business at the
American shows. The vaudeville end of the
program Includes the Great Kelter on the
bounding wire and two very clever minstrels,
Powell and Rose.
The Alcazar did a very big business last
week, the last week of Izctta Jewell and Sid-
ney Ayers. It is a luxurious pictorial pro-
duction.
The weekly concerts held at Golden Gate
Park are a source of enjoyment to thousands
or San Francisco music lovers.
San Francisco 1b getting ready for some
< utertainlng on a large scale this summer,
ir all the plans work out, this year will be a
banner one. With the convention of the
Eagles, during which fully 75,000 people are
expected, amusements of all kinds will be
the order of the day. Sun Francisco is the
city that has the versatility and the get-up
<(» Bupply what Is wanted.
Mrs. Lena Groves, mother of Clara How-
ard, the popular soubret of the Armstrong
Musical Comedy company, is visiting her
daughter at Sacramento during the balance
or the Armstrong season there.
Chauncey Olcott, who has not been seen out
here for years, is to play an engagement in
the cliy this summer. It Is his intention to
produce a new play which he intends to use
as his vehicle for his tour for 11-12. Another
well-known star who will be seen here early
in July is Mrs. Flske.
When the season reopens In Sept., the at-
tractions of the American Theatre Owners'
Asssoclatlon will be seen at the elegant new
and commodious Cort theatre, now nearlng
completion on Ellis street, near Market.
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The Tuxedo Duo, at the Portola-Louvre
Cafe last week, arc a couple of clever enter-
tainers who open with some high-class sing-
ing and instrumental work and finish with a
burlesque on a couple of Italian street sing-
ers. Tom McGuire, the American singer of
Scotch songs, Maud Rockwell and Anderson
and the Messrs. McNeil and Sausedo, served
to comprise one of the classiest bills one would
wish to see.
Hermann Crlpps opens with the McRay
stock at Sacramento, as a special attraction
In "The Dollar Mark.
A new olrdomc has been opened at Fresno,
and is called the Majestic. It is under the
munaRement of F. A. Allee. The opening took
place 27.
At the Odeon Cafe, the musical and vocal
programs are of a high standard. This cafe
id the center of after-theatre life In San Fran-
cisco. Nearly all the profession congregate
at the Odeon every night. Last week's pro-
gram had Edith Mote. Metropolitan Operatic
Qunrtet, Dolllver and Rogers, Tom Kelley.
roKTOLA-LOUVHK.-La Maja; Maud
Rockwell; La Angellta & Bear; Louise Bright;
Honmlne Trio.
The Richmond has reduced its price to ten
cents straight.
Hert Levey has spent considerable time and
money In altering his offices to meet the de-
mands of the Increased business at his 150
Powell street. Billy Daley has been engaged
to act In the capacity of outside and confi-
dential man.
Oenlvlve Blinn (Billy Daly's sister) has
arrived in Ran Francisco from her Bccond
season in stock with the Crescent Stock Co.,
at White Plains. N. Y. She will spend the
summer here.
McIIendry, Green and Dean go to Hono-
lulu to play four weekB for the Western States
Vaudeville Association. They sailed June 7.
Sueanne Paul has accepted nn engagement
at Hotel Semloh. Salt Luke, and will appear
there this summer as a soloist.
Pletro Arrlola, the boy pianist, appeared at
the Ye Liberty theatre, Oakland, and created
quite a furore.
The Armstrong Musical Comedy company
Is to open at the Lyceum theatre. Los An-
geles, formerly known as the Los Angeles
Orpheum. The opening will he July 9. Will
Armstrong (Ed. Armstrong's brother) will lie
with the compony. which consists of Ethel
Davis, Clara Howard, Gus Leonard, and other
principals.
The Glesen Musical Comedy company
closed at San Jose 3; poor business.
PHILADELPHIA
By GEORGE M. YOUNG.
KKITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr. ; agent. U.
B. O.i. — The show got a Hying start on Mon-
day when rain helped business and the house
was almost filled. A solid hit was registered
by Zellah Covington and Rose Wilbur in the
pioteun playlet. "The Parsonage," a sketch
that will take its place In the front rank of
Its Hubs. Mr. Covington Is the author as
well as one of the principals, and Miss Wilbur
equally divides the honors, for as clever a
bit of acting as has been seen In a vaudeville
sketch in some time. The changes from one
character to another by both are splendidly
done ami the struggle on the porch of the
cottage is a capital piece of stage business.
Frequent outbursts of applause dining the
action of the sketch showed that It was
hugely enjoyed. Placed third on the bill were
Meyers. Warren ond Lyons, in a dandy num-
l.er, and It boosted along the early half of
the. show, Louise Meyers pulling down the
largest kind of a hit. Vaudeville can hardly
hold this girl, for she is away above whu; the
is doing now. The Mabel le Fonda Troupe
opened nicely with their snappy .juggling act.
John. Jenny ond John, a local dancing act,
tilled In the place of the Cralgs. It was the
first showing the trio has had in u i>lg bill.
They promise to round in*o a n<it darning
act for an early position, but follows too
closely to numerous others lo gain much rec-
Following tin- Covington -Wilbur
Sketch, the Victoria Four landed In a soft,
spot for their straight singing turn and got
away In tine style. There a r.e not many of
the singing fours who depend mostly upon
straight sonL'H to pull them through and the
Victoria Four stand Well up an a Hist class
act One of the best repeaters III the sketch
line is Wilfred Clarke's "What Will Happen
Next?" On this bill the fast acting playlet
brought liberal reward, the laughs being Just
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as many and spontaneous as if the piece was
new. Conroy and Le Maire were also win-
ners with their comedy talkfest. The Rlgo-
letto Brothers closed the show In splendid
shape. The boys move along nicely until the
muscle display and posing puts a halt in the
running.
PALACE (Jules E. Aronson. mgr. ; agent.
H. Bart McHugh). — Good bill, evenly balanced
and each act claiming an Individual share of
the honors. Those Four Girls had the fea-
tured position and made good. The girls make
a nice appearance and have Just the right
kind of songs for the "pop" houses. They
might Inject a little more ginger Into their
work. Mysterious Moore did nicely with card
tricks and a "trunk mystery." Moore helps
his act by appearance and clean-cut way of
working. His tricks are worked cleverly and
he has a lot of talk which he sends over with
good results. His Is a good act for the "pop"
houses. Belle Jeanette changed her songs and
dress since last seen. The dress is an Im-
provement, but her first two songs are below
the ones she used at the Victoria. The girl
Is a good looker and can send her songs over.
She needs to be careful In the selection. The
Charblno Brothers offered a good-looking
hand-to-hand balancing and acrobatic act
which they handled very well. Kennedy and
Williams were back again with about the
same routine as before. Kennedy now makes
up to look like one of Lasky's chorus men foi
his opening song, but gets back to the natural
attire for the finish. The tall hat and cut-
away thing don't belong in the act. except
for comedy purposes. Williams drew down
his usual share of laughs at the piano. Ric-
ardo and Cooper have a pleasing singing act,
and the Gllsaandos got by In good shape with
their musical act. The one black mark against
the bill was the offering of a picture called
"Baby's Dolly." one of the Pathe series, de-
picting a father going Insane over the death of
his child by accident, and his Incarceration In
an asylum. The board of censors that passed
this picture for public use should be the ones
placed where they cannot pass on any more
of these silly, soul-racking scenes which have
no place In a theatre.
VICTORIA (Jay Maatbaum. mgr.; agent. H.
Bart McHugh). — Bill held up to the usual
average. Mad Daly and Co. were featured
and put over a good-sized laughing hit with
their comedy acrobatic stunts and Juggling.
I* Is a fool-number act. but flts in nicely In
the "pop" class of entertainment. Yackley
and Bunnell have built up a new act which
they try out on the stage hands, one of the
three "hands" probably belonging; to the act.
After going through their musical routine
they finish in "one." It gets away from the
old path followed by comedy musical acts and
the team sends It over In good shape. Vera
Roberts was one of the best liked acts offered
and can rank well up among the "singles"
on the "pop" line. Miss Roberts has a good
strong voice, makes herself heard and han-
dles each character song in pleasing fashion.
She makes a very useful single act. Mahoney
and Tremont offered singing, talking and a
bit of stepping. They might lengthen the
singing and dancing and cut out some of the
Billy
■ Jeanne
Noble ""> Brooks
Just finished a successful — full — season over the Western Vaudeville Managers'
Association, Interstate and I'niled time.
A few press notices and a letter:
Billy Noble and Jeanne Brooks, in a
program of songs and smart sayings, are
about the best number of the Majestic
Theatre bill for this week. Miss Brooks
has a good voice for popular songs and
sang several with good effect. Billy Noble
sings and Introduces comedy of an original
and entertaining nature. Together they do
a travesty on dramatic art that provokes
unstinted laughter. — Dallas "News."
The audience at the Orphru'm is put
In good humor the moment Noble and
Brooks appear. They are repeating their
former success made at this theatre two
weeks ago. They have a breezy and
genial personality, which, combined with
fine voices, make them warm favorites. —
Jacksonville "Metropolis."
May 20. 1911.
To Whom It May Concern:
This Is to certify that we played Noble and Brooks two weeks ago. on a very strong
bill, and found them to be the hit of the show.
Owing to the success of their first engagement, we were pleased to give them a
return date, and they proved to be as big a hit. if not better, than on their previous
engagement.
We believe them to be worthy a place on any bill, and know they will be well
received In any position.
Very respectfully.
EDDIE
FRANK
Munford" Thompson
IN A NEW SINGING AM) TALKING ACT.
LISTEN TO THIS!
"Frank Tlnney. not being able to appear Monday at the Majestic, Chicago, due to
a railroad wreck, MUM FORD AND THOMPSON filled In for one day. and after the
first show were engaged for the week.
THAT'S GOING SOME!
OPENING ON THE OUPHEIM CIRCUIT AUGUST 7.
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Resident Manager, Orpheum Theatre. Jacksonville, Fla.
Care VARIETY. CHICAGO.
CECIL
FLORENCE
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Will resume their starring tour in
RIGHT EY
Under Management of MR. JOS. M. GAITES
After their summer vaudeville tour which is directed by MR. M. S. BENTHAM
Harvey De Vora
"TRIO
Wish to thank all Managers for their kindness during the past season.
EDW. 5. KELLER, The Guiding Star
MANAGERS and ARTISTS
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each operating an office in London, England.
WE HAVE NO REPRESENTATIVE IN AMERICA
by the name of Edelsten or any other name. Anyone using our name in connection with the booking of acts for England
or for any other purpose is doing 60 absolutely without authority.
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I will give $5000 for a new sensation.
SAM EDWARDS, you lonp, lean, skinny boy with the sweet
voice, when are we going: to Europe ?
FOR OPEN TIME. Address
CHRIS JAGO or WALTER PLIMMER, Gaiety Theatre
Building, New York.
Wilfred Clarke
Direction Max Hart
DEAS, REED and DEAS
Some Singing
Seme Cemedy
Seme Clothes
SOUS OLill
This Week (June 6). Keeney's Theatre, New Britain.
RAWSON and CLARE
IN "KIDS OF YESTERDAY" (A delightful story of youth)
Exclmive Management, CHRIS O. BR OWN
JACK GOLDEN
AND HIS COMPANY OF 30 PEOPLE
AT THE AMERICAN THEATRE. SAN FRANCISCO. INDEFINITE
Beautiful Costumes — Clean Comedy
talk to advantage. There Is too much of It.
Ma honey was formerly of Clark, Bergman and
Mahoney. Miss Tremont appears to be able
to handle a song all right and they could
shape their act better than It Is at present.
John Huckor won his share of the honors with
songs, talk and a bit of stepping tacked on
ut the finish. Rucker Is a good deal funnier
than many of the colored men posing as star
comedians, and he can tell stuff as funny as
any one. Springer and Church made a long
Jump from the west to show their sketch here
and won a liberal amount of favor with It.
The sketch deals with a man, his wife and a
dummy, used to impersonate his mother-in-
low. There are two or three very good situ-
ations in the sketch which bring laughs, and
Springer and Church handle their material
well. The sketch Is talky and drags consid-
erably at times, owing to this weakness. It
makes a laughing act where sketches are
liked, but does not promise anything above
the "pop" class of time. The Nelsons are a
couple of local youngsters getting quite an
early start. They work earnestly, singing
well for children and display plenty of assur-
ance, l'lctures as usual.
FOREPAUGH'S (Miller A Kaufman, mgrs.;
agents, Taylor A Kaufman). — Three Del-
iiionds; Woodford's Monkeys; BIJou Comedy
Trio; Wolfhelms Statues; Mildred Flora; Dave
<'aston; pictures.
GIRARD (Kaufman & Miller, mgrs.; agents.
Taylor A Kaufman). — 8-10. Lester A Kellett;
Three Kobers; Caroline Franklin & Co.; Jane
Klton; pictures.
DIXIE (1"). Labell, mgr. ; agents. Tnylor A
Kaufman). — 8-10. Telegraph Four; Carroll
Gillette Troupe; Emmet t Welch; Plerson Trio;
pictures.
MANHKIM (Fuhrmnn Bros., mgrs.; agents.
Taylor A Kaufman). — 8-10. The Hedfords:
Walter Booth A Cunningham Sisters; "Dor"
Holland; pictures.
COLONIAL (F. Wolfe, mgr.; agents, Tay-
lor A Kaufman). 8-10. Kit Carson; Mars
Bros.; Joe Wilton; Jack Stockton; pictures.
LIBERTY (M. W. Taylor, mgr.; agent, Tay-
lor & Kaufman). — Pietro; Leo A Payne;
Lucey, Kelly A Williams; Blanche Balrd;
Johnnie Hoey A Jeanett Mozar; Hldgway,
Patterson, Irvln & Co.; pictures.
GRAND O. H. (W. Dayton Wegefarth, mgr.;
booked direct). — Eleanor Brltton & Co., In
"The Affinity"; Lena Pantzer; Finn ft Ford;
Jermon & Walker; Deltorclll ft Gllssando; HI.
songs and pictures.
PARK (F. O. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger. mgr. ;
agent, Nlxon-Nlrdllnger). — Zenog; Roscoc &
Sims; Nar.nle Flneberg ft Co.; Musical Kleises;
The Baltons; Mullen ft Coogan; pictures.
NIXON (F. O. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger, mgr.;
agent. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger). — Four Clovelly Girls;
Ray E. Ball; That Kid; Mr. ft Mrs. Thomas.
In "The Dog Thief"; Nat Fields & Co., in
"The Girl Behind the Counter"; pictures.
PEOPLES (F. G. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger. mgr.;
agent, Nixon-Nirdllnger). — 8-10. Felton; Joe
O'Lane; Les Henrys; Pierce A Dunham; Ten
Merry Youngsters; pictures.
PLAZA (Chas. E. Oelschlager, mgr.; agent.
II. Bart McHugh). — Warren A Goodwin; The
Bramsons; Huegel & Sylvester; Pearl War-
ren; Mermaida.
GREAT NORTHERN (M. Greenwald. mgr.;
agent, H. Bart McHugh). — 8-10, Dow & Dow;
Donahue ft Mills; Boulden ft Qulnn;
Davis & Co.
GLOBE (Ben Israel, mgr.; agent, H.
McHugh).— 8-10. Rogers & Bumstead;
mond ft Davis; Joe Opp.
AUDITORIUM (W. C. Hechenrrl.ler.
agent. H. Bart McHugh). — Murray ft
ham; Mae Kessler; Frank ft Sadie Harrlgan.
LINCOLN (D. Bader. mgr.; agent. H. Bart
McHugh).— 8-10. Booth & Cunningham Sisters;
John O'Brien; Turner ft De Armo.
GKRMANTOWN (Walter Stuemflg. mgr.;
agent, Chas J. Kraus).— 8-10. Lew Ward
Sasha Gordien; Young ft La Del I; Koppes: Lee
Beggs ft Co.
MODEL
Mark
Bart
Ray-
ni gr. ;
G ra-
ni gr.
agent. Chas
WILLIAM PENN (Geo. Metzel, mgr.;
agent. Fit zpa trick Agency). — "The Shooting
Stars"; R. A. G. Trio; Ogden-Null-Norla ; For-
dyee Trio; Jolly Three; Harry Tsuda; pictures.
DUDE
AMON
KELLY
AND
DAVIS
"ASSASSINATORS OF THE BLUES"
GEORGE E. GARDEN
WORLD'S GREATEST XYLOPHON1ST
Washington, D. C, June 8, 9, 10, 11.
IRVING COOPER, Business Representative
amily
Permanent Address, 200 OUremont Are., New York City
The Five Cycling Auroras
This Week (June 5th) Hammerstein's Roof
H. B. MARINELLI. Agent
STELLA KARL
SINCINC COMEDIENNE
DIRECTION
CENE HUCHE8
This Week (June 5) Brighton Theatre
Twins & Sister; Davis A Thorndyke; Foster A
Mack; Tillle Slgulm; Zella A La Fere.
COLISEUM (M. A. Benn, mgr.; agents.
Stein A Leonard. Inc.). — Spangler & Montgom-
ery; Mile. Venltta; Dcvoy & McGee; Travis
York.
CRYSTAL PALACE 7TH ST. (S. Morris,
mgr.; agents. Stein A Leonard, Inc.). — The
Shorts; Dunbar & Fay.
FAIKHILL PALACE (C Stangel. mgr.;
ngents. Stein A Leonard. Inc. ). — Hawley &
Murry; Spnngler A Montgomery.
ALEXANDER (Geo. Alexander. mgr.;
agents, Stein A Leonard, Inc.). — Dlllle Baker;
Joe Reynolds; Oma Crosby A Kinks; Tom
Kane; Williams A Anderson.
MAJESTIC, Camden (Wm. Felz. mgr.;
ngoits. Stein & Leonard, Inc.). — Tillle Siguim;
Dunbar & Fay; Brixton A Brixton; Gray &
Travis; Emllle Edgmar; Oma Crosby A
COLONIAL (Thomas Lothian, mgr.; K. A
E. >.— "Dr. De Luxe." with Ralph Her*. Third
and last week.
BOSTON (Al. Levering, mgr.; K. A H. ).—
The Friar's Frolic, matinee and night. 7, enor-
mous advance sale. Mme. Sarah Bernhardt,
10.
CASTLE SQUARE (John Craig. mgr.;
ugent. direct i. — Stock. "Little Lord Fauntle-
roy." Next week. "The Lottery Man."
MAJESTIC (Lindsay Morlson. mgr.; agent,
direct).— Stock. "The Chorus I,ady."
Kinks.
BOSTON
(Mr. Mnnkon*. -„.....
J. Kraus). — 8-10. Aza Cummlngs;" Aeroplane
Girl; Hamilton A Massey.
IRIS (M. J. Walsh, mgr.; agent. Chas. J.
Kraus). — Benson A LaMar; Harrv Shnuk-
Emma Wnpler; Deware's Comedv Animal Clr-
c us.
CRYSTAL PALACE ( D. Hayllnson. mgr.;
agents. Stein A Leonard. Inc.). — Omar; Hunter
Uy J. (iOOl.TZ.
80 Summer Street.
KEITHS (Harry E. Gustin. mgr.; Hgent, U.
M. O.i. — The Dorians, pleased; Brent Hayes,
crack ban.joist; Leonard. Whitney A Co.. good
sketch ; Kate Watson, scream; Sergeant Ilreii-
nan. new. with Diaholo; Diamond A Nelson,
good; Adolph Close, clever pianist; Swor \-
Mack, please*); ,, i*onsul.'" clever monk; pic-
tures.
TREMONT i John B. SchoefTel. mgr.; K. A
E.i. --"The Red Rose." with Yaleska Suratt.
Doing rather well for hot weather. Only
show holding over next Week.
I'ARK i\V. D Andreas, mgr.; K A E. i.
"The Commuters" closes In. following seven-
teen weeks of exceptional IhihIiicsh. Hlolie
record for the season.
OKI'HEl'M (V. J. Morris, mgr.; agent.
Loewi. -Frank Sisters; Floyd A Russell; Tay-
lor's Musical Dogs; Jim Reynolds: Frankle
Diew A Co.; Fennell A Tyson: Theo; Bellw
Myers; Ward A Calhoun: Meuhter A Davis;
Dorothy De Schclle A Co.; Fenney A Rellly;
Lillian Kingsbury; Walter Daniels Co.; Al-
thci; pictures.
HUB (Joseph Mack, mgr.; agent. Fred
Mardo) — Murathon Four; Blllle Fay; D« Ve-
(..'i Sisters; Lightning Weston; Langdon A
Walker: Hilton; Al Demmler A Co.; Bern-
lilin; pit tuns.
GAIETY (Ralph Ripley, mgr.; agent. Fred
Mii'l»>. — That Singing Trio; Alex Busson ;
Jim Dunlcavey; lYrry Sisters; pictures.
WALNUT. Woburn (John Finn, mgr.; agent,
1'ied Mardo i John Matrln; Gertie Carlysle;
Harry La Marr A Co; Don A La Van; I .a
'I oy ; pictures
ORI'IIEUM. Quincy (T M. Murray, mgr.;
agent. Fred Mardo). Kagan A Hallmun: Ed-
die Badger; | .a Toy; John Martin; Harry La
Marr A Co. ; pictures
NII'MUC I'ARK
i agent. Fred
Harry Holman A
Mardoi. —
Ri eily A Currier; Harry Holman A Co.; Bum-
bay Deerfoot; Shorty DeWitt A Lillian Stew-
art ; pictures.
BOWDoIN SQUARE (J. E Commerfonl.
mgr.; agent. National). Jargo Giraffe A Co;
LOUISE BRUMELLE
SINGING
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BANJOPHIENDS
SINGERS, DANCER8 AND EXPERTS ON THE BANJOS
Season 1911-12, Geo. Evans Minstrels. Next Week (June 12), Proctor's, Newark.
Management GENE HUGHES. CHA8. CWOS8MAN, Mgr.
Willa Holt Wakefield
IN
Sam Chip »" Mary Marble
in Vaudeville
Direction JOHN W. DUNNE
Offering DR. WILMARS "SPIRIT PAINTINGS"
June 6th. Majestic. Chicago. June 12th. RAMONA PARK, Grand Rapids, Mich. Sailing
for ENGLAND. June 26th. Business Inquiries Invited.
P. T. 8BLBIT, 84 Bushwood Road, Kew, London, S. W., or
720 So. Ashland Boulevard, Chicago, III.
Paris Bros.; Boyd ft Lorenze; Gus Williams;
Jack Boyce; Claremont Bros.; Ted Steel ft
Co. ; Savastas Bros.; pictures.
BEACON (Jacob Laurie, mgr.; agent. Na-
tional). — Blanche Aldrach; Doralne Sisters;
Coden ft Clifford: Turner Bros.; Ray Bailey:
La Foy ft Lubey; John Silver; The Cosmores;
pictures.
PASTIME (Frank Allen, mgr.; agent. Na-
tional). — H. Lorleberg; Bob Hyde; Ray Baker;
Jackson ft Ellis; pictures.
OLD SOUTH (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent.
National). — Amlotts; Lee J. Klein; Demunds;
Savastas Duo; Frederick Elmore; Lillian Ba-
rent; Brown ft Taylor; Anderson ft Reynolds;
pictures.
WASHINGTON (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent,
National). — Rube Whlppel; Julia Gray; Terese
Miller; Bill Jones; Loring ft Peters; Win
Shaw; Nellie Mitchell; Blount ft Shaw; pic-
tures.
SUPREME, Jamaica Plain (J. Levey, mgr.;
agent, National). — Rube Whlppel; James Mur-
tha; Vennett ft Byrnes; George Brown; pic-
tures.
OLYMPIA, South Boston (Frank Woodward,
mgr.; agent. National). — Edward McGuire;
W. H. Smith; Annie Moulton; Presley ft Jones;
pictures.
HOWARD ATHENEUM (G. E Lothrop.
mgr.; agents, Phil Hunt ft Ed. Kelley). —
Monday was the last day of the st-ason and a
monster bill was put on. The proceeds were
given to the employees' benefit Tund. The bill
consisted of an athletic carnival, with all the
local "scrappers" giving an exhibition. Then
came Pat White ft Co.; Princess Montague;
La Belle Blanchette's Living Models; Lawton
& York; John Grieves; The Amlotts; Evans.
Evlta & Evans; The Baum Trio; Charlie
Mackie; Raleigh ft Raleigh; Parsons & Lo-
rella; La Foy ft Toohey; The Dorralne Sisters;
Housely ft Nichols; Hindu Sam; Joe Golden;
Codent ft Clifford; Komedy Trio; Tlerney
Bros.; Mae. Rosella; Grim ft Satchell; The
Mysterious Maid; Clayton ft Lcnle; Owen Co.;
Boyd ft Lorenze; Mabel Parsons; West ft Mor-
ton Sisters; Mile. Shaw; Ted ft Clara Steele;
Ray Bailey; Brown ft Taylor; Anderson &
Reynolds; Andrew Copeland; Houghtons,
Browning ft West; Marr & Evans; Kip Reed;
Brennan ft Carroll; Keeley ft Parks; Shrieka
Bros.; Anita, Paul ft Reynolds; Ruth Wade;
Harney First; Gertie Carlyle; Foley ft Mur-
ray; Dan A her; Hayes ft Ray field; Bessie
Rosa; Mike Scott; La Belle Marlon; and pic-
tures. The show opened nt 1 o'clock and
ran without Intermission until 11 at night.
GLOBE (R. Janette. mgr.; agents. D.ivis,
Sheedy ft Flynn). — Nelson, Oswold & Borger;
Honan ft Helm; The Great Delghan; The
Days; Jack Clahanc; Jack O'Donnell; pictures.
AUSTIN ft STONES (Frank P. Stone, mgr.;
agent, direct). — Howar; Morton ft Fayall;
Freddy Elliott; Nell Johnson; pictures.
NORUMBEGA PARK (Carl Alberte, mgr.;
agents. Fred Mardo-Uorman). — Les Three
Ploetz-Lan-lla Sisters; The Village Choir;
Rastus Brown & Bob Taylor; Frank Carmen;
The Vantons; pictures.
Inspector arrested on an Indictment warrant
charging Hunt with the larceny of $480 in
cash, from the Automatic Vaudeville com-
pany (New Palace theatre), Sept. 26, 1910.
Fred Mardo began booking for the Big
Nlckle theatre, Portland, Me., June 6.
The Old Orchard Pier theatre. Old Orchard,
Me., opens July 4. with bookings from the
Fred Mardo office. Fred C. Goodwin is the
manager.
Battle Williams Is announced as an addi-
tional star at the Suburban. Miss Williams'
engagement will be about the middle of July
Ir. "Decorating Clementine" and "The Gill
from Maxima."
Warren Church is booking Lexington Park
this year. The park Is playing Ave acta each
half. Roger Flint Is the manager. The
Church office has also added the Strong
theatre, Burlington, Vt.. and Mechanics Hall.
Manchester, N. H.
Frank L. Browne, manager of the Casino
theatre. Providence, has closed the house for
the summer. It will reopen In the fall.
VI ra Frost Stowe. an actress, was married
to Walton H. Marshall, manager of the New
Vanderbllt Hotel. New York City, 1. The
wedding took place at the home of the
actress's parents In Newtonvllle.
NEW ORLEANS
By O. M. SAMUEL.
GREENWALL (Arthur B. Leopold, mgr.;
agent. B. J. Williams; rehearsal Sunday 10).
— Comus ft Emmett; Yberrl ft Taylor; Herbert
Smith; Mr. ft Mrs. Jack She >ard; Carl Zenlda.
WEST END PARK (Jules B. Flstes. mgr.;
ngent. W. V. M. A.; rehearsal Sunday 2). —
Parshley; Wilson ft Wilson; Nadje; Louis
Grant.
SPANISH FORT (Jules F. Blstes, mgr.;
ngent. W. V. M. A.; rehearsal Sunday 2). —
Buford. Bennett & Buford; Aldo ft Mitchell;
Balsden; de la Fuente's Band.
LYRIC (L. E. Sawyer, mgr.; agent. Chas.
Bodkins; rehearsal Sunday 10). — Dalle. Trees
& Co.; Zella's Dogs; Charles Varley; Swlscher
ft Thans.
MAJESTIC (I* E. Sawyer, mgr). — Lyric
Musical Comedy Co.
Edward D. Smith, resident manager of the
Shubert and Majestic theatres, was tendered
a testimonial by the Wllbur-Shubert organi-
zation 1. In recognition of his long and faith-
ful service with these firm a
VICTOR (Leopold
Comedy Co.
Levey, mgr.). — Victor
Vernona Jarbeau, the actress, judged French
bull dogs at the show given by the Ladles'
Kennel Club of Massachusetts, held at the
chestnut Hill Country Club.
The warm weather has closed the legitimate
houses, only the Tremont remaining open.
ST. LOUIS
By FRANK E. ANFENGER.
FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS (D. E. Rus-
rcll. mgr.). — Marco Twins; Nana & M. Alexis;
Yakko Egawa; Haydcn. Borden ft Hayden;
Van Hoven.
DELMAR (Dan S. Flshell. mgr. ).— Sophia
Brandt, in "The Gay Musician."
SUBURBAN (Oppenhelmer Bros., nigra.). —
Amelia Bingham In "Wildfire."
WEST END HEIGHTS— William Jossey
Mock. In "The Squaw Man."
MANNIONS' (Mannlon Bros. ).— Swain's
Cockatoos; Newell ft Nlblo: Ling Tong Foo;
Cook ft Oakes; Myrtle Cameron.
Amelia Bingham will appear In "In the
Bishop's Carriage" next.
The sheriff of St. Louis Is running the
HIJou, a picture show at Waahlngton and
Sixth street, St. Louis' busiest corner, a con-
struction company having obtained a judg-
ment for $5,434.18 for repairs, and Is trying
to collect same.
Inspector George Patterson returned from
New York City last week with Edward J.
Hunt, of 126 East 134th street, whom the
A reel caught Are In a picture show at 1413
Market street, but the fireproof operator's
room checked the blaze until the audience
was safely outside. The damage totaled $800.
BALTIMORE
By ARTHUR L. ROBB.
FORD'S (Charles E. Ford, mgr.; K. ft E. ). —
Aborn Grand Opera Co., well filled houses.
NEW (C. E. Whltehurst. pres. ; J. F. Beer-
bower, mgr.; agent, Felber ft Shea; rehearsal
Monday 10). — Fair business. American Min-
strels, good; Cornelius ft Wilbur, excellent;
Nina Esphey, fair; Robin, very funny; Unhol-
lys, liked; Casy McNulty, clever; Ashley ft
Ross, laughing hit.
ACADEMY (Harry Henkle. mgr.; agent.
Nlxon-Nirdlinger; rehearsal Monday 10). —
Good business. Goldle Rinehart ft Co., liked;
Roscoe ft Slmms. clever; The Tomllns, espe-
cially clever; Baby Zelda Sobleson, fair; Mar-
tini ft Trolse. pleased; Blanche Latell, fair.
VICTORIA (G. Lewis, mgr.; agent, Loew;
rehearsal Monday 10).— -Good business; Cam-
eionl. slide for life, big hit, drawing crowds.
.1-7. Soraghan, Lennox ft Co., amused; liaison
Boys, liked; George Gardner, clever; Mabel
Wayne, fair. 8-10, Ed. & Rolla White; Belle
Dixon; O" Boyle ft Brazil; Goyt Trio.
SAVOY (B. Jackson, mgr.). — Reopened last
week as a negro amusement house. Four
vaudeville acts, headed by John Ruckcr ft
Co., and several reels of pictures. Four shows
a day Business fairly good.
ELECTRIC PARK (A. Fenneman. mgr.;
ngent, Morris & Loew; rehearsal Monday 12).
— Tom Jack Trio; Rapoll; International Quin-
tet; Great Merkel; Morris ft Kramer.
SUBURBAN (F. Halstead, mgr). — Gardner
& >Gardner; John J. Devlin; Kathleen Potter;
Kennedy & Malone.
GWYNN OAK PARK (John Farson, mgr.;
agent, James Pratt). — Diamond ft Cameron;
Brennan ft Wright; Charles Banks.
FLOODS PARK (W. H. Truehart, mgr.;
ngent. Tanner ft Co.). — Stock burlesque.
BAY SHORE PARK (agent. James Pratt).
— Bostonia Ladlea' Orchestra.
ATLANTIC CITY
By I. B. PULASKI.
YOUNGS PIER (Jack D. Flynn. mgr.;
ugent. U. B. O. ). — "The Leading Lady," very
big; Bert Fitzglbbons, hit; Crouch ft Welch,
excellent; Quinlan ft Richards, very funny;
Linton ft Lawrence, well liked; Ethel McDon-
ough. big; Martlnc Bros., scored; Williams
Bros., clever steppers.
SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr.; agent, Louis
Wesley). — "Alfred the Great," amusing fea-
ture; Nellie Brewster ft Amsterdam Quartet,
went big; Geo. A. Beane ft Co., liked; Hender-
son ft Thomas, acored; Billy K. Wells, funny;
Tho Rials, very clever; Dorothy Walters,
liked; Kelly ft Judge, clever; Leeds ft LeMar,
good.
MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young ft
Kennedy Crossan, mgrs. ; agent. Jos. Dawson,
direct). — Spellman's Bears, good; The Boy
Scouts, well liked; Frobel ft Rogue, very good;
The Stlllsons, clever; Bertlno; The Thomp-
sons; pictures.
CRITERION (J. Child ft C. Daly, mgrs.) —
Pictures.
STEEPLECHASE PIER ( R. Morgan ft W.
II. Fennan, mgrs.). — Pictures; Pavilion of
Fun.
STEEL PIER (J. Bothwell, mgr.).— Pic-
tures.
APOLLO (Fred E. Moore, mgr.; agent. K. &
E. ). — "The Florida Strollers." with Worles,
Gaines ft Jones; all week.
The lamentable death of Maurice Shapiro,
the New York music publisher, caused deep
regret and sympathy among a wide circle of
friends In Atlantic City. The "Shapiro" store
on the Boardwalk has been a popular place
for many summers. It had been planned to
open the store on June 12. but the untimely
death may cause a change of plans.
Eddie Glover, the stage manager of Young's
Pier, has gone into a side Issue by entering
the electrical business with Abe Riley, the
former stage manager at the pier.
Preparations are being made for the recep-
tion of the Master Car Builders, who go Into
convention on the Million Dollar Pier 14-21.
AKRON, OHIO.
LAKESIDE CASINO (Harry A. Hawn. mgr.;
agent, direct; rehearsal Monday 10.30). — 5^
Edw. DeMar, passed; Gladys Sears, well liked;
La Patrice, pleasing; Geo. B. Reno ft Co.'.
novelty; Bear Cat Quartet, good; Booth Trio,
great.
HORNE'S AIRDOMK (E. M. Stanley, mgr.)
— Stock, large audience.
Home Stock Co. vacated their winter quar-
ters, Happy Hour, and on Monday opened In
the Alrdome. a mammoth tent arrangement
to very large business. TOM HARRIS.
BUTTE, MONT.
EMPIRE (Art. B. Sosman, mgr.; agent
Fischer; rehearsal Sunday 11). — Week 28 Cole
Bascoe ft Cole, very good; Musical Brobsts*
pleasing; Lamour Bros., good; Sosman, pleas-
ing.
Manager Sosman of Empire will feature
"Sylvan," local boy, In a hypnotic act.
RIGOLETTO
A Whole Vaudeville
Show in Themselves
THIS WEEK (June s) KE TH'8, BOSTON
SAILING JUNK 84th
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IOER,
IN
IN !
DAVIS and POLAK
NOW PLAYING UNITED TIME
Direction, GENE HUGHES
In "The
Baseball Fiends''
-THAT'S US SEE IT
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HSIIING^MIITQRING
New York
England
Australia
Africa
BESSIE WYNN
IN VAUDEVILLE
JUST
JEAN IRWIN
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FAMILY (D. Sutton, mgr.
Cringle Stock Co. in '-Faust."
SAM
; stock). — Delia
Business good.
ADEI.STYNE.
CINCINNATI.
CONEY ISLAND— Pete Baker, featured;
Three Glldon Bros. A Co.. excellent ; Helen
Walters, fine; lilies Harrington, good; Chas.
Whltehurst A Hazel Wylde. well done; Hud-
dleston's Dogs A Monkeys, free attraction.
DES MOINES, IA.
MAJESTIC (Elbert A Getchell, mgrs.; agent,
S-C.).— 29-31. Matilda & Elvira, fair; How-
ard A Graf, good; Jack Roche, pleased; Jug-
gling Millers, good. 1-3, The Rosards. good:
Don Carney, unique; Eva Wescott & Co., good.
The Wasneskas, pleused; Dixon. Bowers &
Dixon, good JOE.
CLEVELAND, O.
GRAND (J. M. Mlchels, mgr.; agent, U.
It. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — John Johnson,
clever; Tiller Sisters, fair; Australian Wood
Choppers, headline; Franklin A Davis, hit;
Wnrlng, pleased; Cliff- Bailey Trio, very good.
STAR (Drew A Campbell, mgrs.). — Stock
liurlesque.
COLONIAL (R. A. Mitchell, mgr. ).— Shee-
hun English Opera Co. for three weeks.
WALTER I). HOLCOMB.
COMMBl'N, O.
KEITH'S (W. W. Prosscr, mgr.; agent. V.
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Claire Van
Huron A Co., good artists, tiresome sketch;
Millard A Millard, well liked; Zed a, Interest-
ing; Spencer A Williams, line; Crelghton
Bros., hit.
COLUMBl'S (Thompson Bros., mgrs. ; agent.
Columbus Vaudeville Agency; rehearsal Mon-
day 10.30). — Fuller A Farron. pleased; Max
Owen, well liked; Anton Zlnka, fine; Lake
A Lewis, scored.
PRINCESS (Hart Bros., mgrs. ).— Musical
Comedy Stock.
COLLIN'S GARDENS (P. C Calvert, mgr.:
agent, Gus Sun; rehearsal Monday 2).— Roy
Raceford; Melroy Duo; Chas. Edonburg; Ethel
Leslie; Reed, St. John & Beauvere.
SOUTHERN (A. D. Klaus, mgr. >. --Albert
Dwlght Players and pictures opened summer
■cason, 6.
HUB AIHDOME (C. F.
agent, direct). — 5-7. Louie
10, Collins A Collins.
OLENTANGY PARK (J. VV. Dusenberry.
egr. ). — Great Carver Shows. "The Girl In
ed" and Diving Horses, favorable comment.
Theatre: Stock.
INDIANOLA PARK (C. E. Miles, mgr.).-
riiiclllo's Band and Aerial La Pearls. Thea-
tre: Musical stock.
"LITTLE CHARLEY."
DETROIT, MICH.
TEMPLE (C. G. Williams, mgr.; agent, U.
B. O. : rehearsal Monday 1.0). — The Courtiers,
lieadllner; Edwin Holt A Players, funny; Ellis
A McKcnna. hit; Harry Breen. big; Mack A
Williams, clever; J. Warren Keane, good;
Kuma Family, good.
MILES (C. W. Porter, mgr.; agent. T. B.
C. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Catherine Chal-
loner A Co.. sketch: John A Mae Burke, hit;
Arthur Demlng. funny; Rlnaldos. did well;
Innes A Ryan, good; Great Marcous. clever.
DETROIT (Harry Parent, mgr.). — 5. Friar's
Frolic, house sold out, tremendous crowd
turned away.
GAYETY (John Ward, mgr.). — "Runaway
Clrls."
AVENUE (Frank Drew. mgr.). — "Innocent
Maids."
LYCECM (Charles Warner, mgr.).— Stock.
FAMILY. — Omega Trio; Shaw. Lewis *
Shaw; Torrey A Morse; Samuels A Chester;
Iteynolds A Miller; Sterling Bros.; Du Brellc
A Metlaw; Boston Comedy Four.
MAJESTIC
cgciits. U. B
.")-7. Farnum
At kins, good.
Musical Smiths.
RORICK'S (Gcorgt
M.inhat tan Opera Co.,
KLMIRA, N. Y.
(G. H. Von Demark, mgr.;
O. : reheursal Monday 12.30). —
A Dclmar, well
8-10, Goodall
received ;
A Craig;
Jack
Five
Lyding. mgr. ). -5-H>.
large hoi:scs.
Stewart, mgr ;
Keller, applause.
.\ftcr u season of stock, the Mozart theatre
Ih offering a supplementary season of pictures
with changes dally.
Schweppe Bros, are rushing work on their
n< w vaudeville house at the corner of Market
mid Main streets. It will seat 1.500 and will
open Labor Day. J. M. BEERS.
ERIE, PA.
WALD AMEER ( E. H. Sueik.n.
• Unit) — Caller A Bluford; Dixie
both big.
mgr. ; agent.
Troubadours.
Lambert «* Williams
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CUS HILL,
COLUMBIA THEATRE BUILDING,
NEW YORK CITY
HAPPY HOUR (D. H. Connelly, mgr.).—
Vaudeville and pictures.
Four Mile Creek theatre opens 10 with the
Adams A Guhl Musical Comedy Co.. for two
weeks. M. H. MIZENER.
GALVESTON, TKX.
OALVEZ (Harry F. Bryan, mgr.; agent.
I. A. C. ; rehearsal Sunday 10). — Week 2».
Two Roses, appreciated; Mlntz A Palmer,
clever; Groat American Four, good: Force A
Williams, fine. B. SPROULE.
HOOl'ESTON. ILL.
THE VIRGINIAN (Max M. Nirthan. mgr.;
ngents. W. V. M. A.). — 1-3. Valero Sisters,
good; 5-7. Fox A Blondln; pictures.
BIGGS.
JAMESTOWN, N. Y.
CELORON (James J. Waters, mgr). — Mu-
sical stock; business good. 12-17. .1. Frank
Hatch carnival; Rlngllng Bros.' circus July 12.
LAWRENCE T. BERLINER.
KNOXVII.I.K. TENS.
GRAND (Frank Rogers, mgr.; agent. liter-
State; rehearsal Monday 10).— Week 29. The
Mozarts. hit; Grace Darnly. applause: Roger)
A Nelson, went big; Mae Curtis, good; Those
Four Kids, excellent.
WALTER N BI.ACFEI.D.
LKWI8TON. ME.
MUSH: HALL (A. P. Bibber, mgr; e.gent.
C. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday nnd Thursday 11).
5-7. McAleavey Marvels, very good; Irish
American Trio, excellent; I'aullne Fletcher A
Co., applause.
HORACE F. GOODWIN.
LOS ANGELES, C AL.
oltl'IIKl'M (Martin Beck. gen. mgr.; agent.
• 'Ireet; rehearsal Monday 10> -Week 2!». ex-
it llent program. Chip A Marble, headllners.
went big; Clarice Vance, great; Marvelous
Millers, capital; Clark A Bergman, funny
Holdovers: Golctmin's Dogs A Cats; Arthur
Deagon; Clay Smith A Melnottc Twins; Bert
Coote A Co.
Rem Brandt
Next Week (June 12)
Henderson's Coney Island
Direction. JO PAIGE SMITH
STEPHENS
IN VAUDEVILLE
IVI
Pat Casey
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VARIETY
LOS ANGELES (E. J. Donnellan, mgr.;
agent, S-C. ; rehearsal, Monday 11). — Week
29. 8. Miller Kent A Co., headllner; excellent;
Trovcllo, pleasing; Blx Imperial Dancers, good;
t'orl McCullough. funny; Norton & HuMell,
fair; Walker & Stum, good.
PANTAGKS (Carl Walker, mgr. ; agent, di-
rect; rehearsal Monday 11). — Week 29.
"Dope," holdover, headlined, big hit; Paul
I*. Gordon, nervy; Four Comlquca. very good;
Virginia Alnaworth, wlniome; Mock A lien-
ton, ordinary; De. Rossi Duo. pleasing.
MASON (W. T. Wyatt. mgr.; Shubert).—
Week 22. Nance O'Nell. In "The Lily." fair
houaea. Week 20. Blllle Burke.
MAJESTIC (Oliver Moroeco, mgr.; Cort).—
Weeks 22-29. Idorla Opera Co.. In "Mile. Mod-
late," fair houaea. KDW. F. O'MALLEY.
LOUISVILLE, KY.
FONTAINE FERRY (Harry Hllber. mgr.;
agent. Orpheum Circuit). — Thomaa & Hall,
hit; Alice Raymond A Co., very good; Aahley
A Lee, very good; Dan Maley, good; The
Beloita, good.
WHITE CITY (Lum Slmona. mgr.; agent,
direct). — Stock; large crowds.
HOPKINS (Irvln Simons, mgr.; agent. S-C.)
Bostyttle Trio, good; Newsboy Quartet, re-
ceived well; Hammond A Forrester, very good;
Kronman Bros., very good.
AVENUE (Mr. Ward, mgr.; agent. Gua Sun)
— Zola Slatera and Douthltt. good; Tommy
Donnelly, very good; Beance, good; good
crowdi. J. M. OPPENHEIMER.
MILFORD, MASS.
LAKE NIPMUC PARK (Dan J. Sprague.
mgr.; agent, Fred Mardo). — DeWltt A Stew-
art, fine; Bombay Deerfoot. clever; The Sing-
era, hit; Harry Holman A Co., fine; Saldee
Rogera, excellent; Daylight plcturea, very
good.
NOTE: Claude and Fannie Usher and
"Sparerlbs" are at Sky Farm H*rc for a sum-
mer's outing.
CHAS. E. LACKEY.
NEWARK, N. J.
PROCTOR'S (R. C. Stewart, mgr.; agent.
U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 9). — May Tully
A Co., clever; "Juliet," pleased; Roach A Mc-
Curdy, laughs: Brown A Newman, scored;
"Howard." did well; Porter White A Co..
hit; Mark List, charmed.
COURT (Harold Jacoby, mgr.; agent, Loew)
— Wm. Gill A Co.. In right; Alton A Arllss.
pleased; Thos. Potter Dunn, well; "Vinton."
and dog, good; Carlton Sisters, good; "Fan-
cher." nicely. 8-10. Anderson A Burt; Helen
Dare; Moore A Holllson; Geo. Gleason; Kelly
& Rio; "Klshl."
WALDM ANN'S (Albert Blum, mgr.; agent.
Loew). — Clay Manly A Co., acream; Baall
Brady, hit; Flaher A Green, good; Four Har-
monlsts, pleased; Kingston, clever. 8-10, Two
English Dots; "Cooper"; Anderson A Evans;
Mario A Trevette; Muller A Muller.
NEWARK. — Stock, to big business.
ARCADE (L. O. Mumford, mgr.). — Big baby-
show; vaudeville; pictures and HI. songs.
OLYMPIC PARK (James Beldon. mgr.).—
Aborn Opera Co., In "The Red Mill." to large
houses. On the open-air stage: Olive Swan
A Mules; Kendall Bros.; The Tcrnellos; Cur-
tin A Wilson; Du Frates; good show.
HILLSIDE PARK (W. F. Thaller, mgr.).—
Lucille Mulhall ft Wild West Show; Fred
Owens airship flights; James A Davis; Louise
Edwards A Animals; Ed. Holden & Don-
keys; De Espeys Family; Great Calvert; Bar-
ters Wild Animals.
ELECTRIC PARK (C A. Dunlap, mgr.).—
Stock, good business. Wild West show, with
Mlda Kemp and Cowboys and Girls; "Calo" ;
Cody Family; Little Miss Thoma.
JOE O'BRYAN.
ONEONTA. N. Y.
ONEONTA (Fred Follett. mgr.; agent. Pru-
dcntla'l; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 1). —
1-3. Danle A Morganl, ordinary; Osceola A
Cyouse, fair. Week 5, Phil Mayer's stock,
opened to capacity business.
De LONG.
PITTHBI RGH, PA.
GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr.). — Stock.
FAMILY (John P. Harris, mgr.; agent, Mur-
ganstern). — Boyd's Marionettes, hit; Watts A
Reese, very good; Saunders A Cameron, ap-
plause; Dixie De Vere. scored; Al. S. Wilson,
encores.
LIBERTY (Abo Cohen, mgr. ).— Motion pic-
tures.
NIXON. -Lyman Ho\vi< Pictures; largo au-
diences. M. S. KAI'L.
PITTS FIELD, MASS.
!». Wheeler A Downle shows: rail all day,
business good.
Itlngllng Bros., July 5.
EMPIRE (J. II. Tebbetts. mgr.; agent. I'.
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday nt 101.
— 1-3, Mae Hendricks, pleased; Hays A W'ynn
very good; Hughes Trio, big. 6-7, Mr. A Mrs.
Cortes; Budd A Claire; J. Duckrow Darling.
FRANKLIN.
PORTLAND, ME.
PORTLAND (J. W. Greeley, mgr.; agent,
r. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Wednesday
10.30).— 6-7, Seven Russells, featured; Leo A
Kile, laughs; Delmore A Oneida, clever; Qulnn
Trio, pleased; Mme. Kathleen Schmidt, excel-
lent. 8-10. Benard Bros.; St. Elmo; Rogers,
Fontaine A Moore.
KEITH (J. W. Moore, mgr.).— Stock.
JEFFERSON (Julius Cahn), mgr.).— 9,
Mme. Bernhardt.
BIG NICKLE.— Elton-Polo Troupe, sensa-
tional.
NOTE: A combination dance hall and pic-
ture house Is to be opened at Greenwood Gar-
don, Peak's Island, in a couple of weeks.
Buffalo Bill's and Rlngllng Bros.' circus
drew the usual crowds the past week.
PORTLAND, ORE.
PANTAGES (John A. Johnson, mgr.; agent,
direct; rehearsal Monday 11). — Week 29, Obcr-
ita Sisters, excellent feature; Brooks A Car-
lisle, repeated former success; Four Black
Diamonds, scream; The Newmans, clever;
Lloyd A Whltehouse, excellent; Neary A Mil-
ler, good.
ORPHEUM (Frank Cofflnberry. mgr.; re-
hearsal Monday 11).— Week 29. "A Night in a
Turkish Bath." and Farrel. Taylor A Co., di-
vided feature honors; Murry A Lane, encores;
James H. Cullen, hit; Narow Bros., clever;
Belle Adair, good; Okura Japs, very good.
GRAND (Chas. Ryan, mgr.). — Week 29.
Gennaro's Band; Barto A Clark; Frank A
Nellie Ellison; Phenomena; La Vler; Graham A
Randall.
OAKS PARK (J. Cordray. mgr). — Philip
1'eltz Bund; Grand Opera Quartet; Hardy.
W. R. BREED.
READING, PA.
PALACE (W. K. Goldenberg, mgr.; agent,
Morrls-Loew; rehearsal Monday and Thurs-
day 10.30). — Les Henrys; Joe Opp; Beverly A
Mercer; Mark Davis A Co.; Mae Kessler.
LYRIC (Frank D. Hill, mgr.).— Pictures.
G. R. H.
ROANOKE, VA.
JEFFERSON (Isador Schwartz, mgr.; agent.
Norman Jefferles; rehearsal Monday and
Thursday 2.30). — 5-7, Dolan A Boyne, well
received; Emma Ellwood, fair; Majestic Trio,
big hit. 8-10. Prince A Virginia; John Yca-
ger; Jessie Bell.
SAVANNAH, GA.
LIBERTY (Frank A Hubert Bandy, mgrs).
— Stock, to excellent attendance.
BIJOU (Charles W. Rex, mgr.; Wells' Cir-
cuit; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 2). —
Largest attendance since opening of this
house. 1-3, The Topping Trio, fairly: James
McNally, clever; The MacDonald Trio, big hit;
Billy Davis, excellent. 6-7, John L. Sullivan
A Jake Kllraln, tremendous drawing card:
Max Fields, very good; Mazle Martell, scored;
Germer's Living Models, hit. 8-10. Anna
Gould; Rome A Ferguson; Fred Griffith; The
LaCrolx.
NOTE: BIJou will close the middle of July
for a few weeks. The house will undergo a
few changes, opening again latter part of
August. R. M. ARTHUR.
SEATTLE, WASH.
PANTAGES (Alex. Pantages. mgr.; agent,
direct; rehearsal Monday 11). — Week 2'j.
Frank McCrea Co., clever; Tonnelly A Bur-
man, fin?; Anna Jordan Co., very good; Will
Hart, ludicrous; Fadettes, strongest headlined
act, at this house, for months; enthusiastic
reception.
MOORE (Carl Reed, mgr.; direction Cort). —
23. Felix Club, In "A Night Off," poor enter-
tainment good house; 26-28. Blanche Ring, In
"The Yankee Girl." pleased, full houses. 20.
"Santiago." delighted crowded house; 30, "The
Prairie Judgment." pleased good house; 31.
Mory Garden, crowded houte.
SEATTLE (Harry Cort, mgr.). — Max Fig-
man's final week, "The Marriage of Kitty,"
drawing well.
LOIS (Duncan Inverarlty, mgr.). — "The Wo-
ir.an's Power." stock; well patronized.
ARCHIMEDES.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
COLUMBIA (E. Berger, mgr. ).— Stock.
IlKLASCO (W. S. Taylor, mgr. ).— Stock.
NATIONAL (W. H. Rapley. mgr. ).— Aborn
opera Co., capacity houses.
CASINO (A. C. Mayer, mgr.; agent. Mor-
Vls; rehearsal Monday 10). — Rutan's Song
Birds and the Monarch Comedy Four, hits;
O'Hoyle & Brazil, applause; Belle Dixon, hon-
ors; Ed. A Rolla White, encores; Goyt Trio,
clever.
The C E M of Bungalow Development
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$1,600. EA8Y TERMS.
LAKE front PLOTS
394c. 8q. Ft.
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that ranked buyers of Joy Riders. Beautiful lake, stocked with trout. Most magnificent woods,
full of all sorts of game. Ou the, road of Anthracite. High, dry and healthy. Come out and see it
FREE Special Train to the Property on Sunday, June 18th. Write
for Free Tickets and Full Particulars.
W. C. REEVES & CO., 124 East 23d Street. New York
C08MOS (A. T. Brylawskl. mgr.; agent,
Jefferles; rehearsal Monday 10). — Metropoli-
tan Minstrels, big hit; Reded A Hilton, second
honors; John A Alice McDowell, applause;
Loralne, clever. WM. K. BOWMAN.
BRANDYWINE SPRINGS PARK THEA-
TRE. — Manhattan Opera Co., 6-10, "Time,
Place and the Girl."
HOWARD W. BURTON.
WILMINGTON, DEL.
GRAND (Chas. I. Beckett, mgr.).— 6-10,
Canby Taggart and pictures.
SHELLPOT PARK THEATRE (James
Henry, Mgr.).— 6-10, Dllks A Dllks; Benny
Franklin A Kiddles; Carl Bremer; Bradley
A Roach.
YOUNG8TOWN, O.
I DORA PARK. — The Gardner- Vincent Stock
Co. furnishing the show with two bills week-
ly. Attendance has been only fair.
GRAND (Jos. Schagrln, mgr.).— "Pop"
vaudeville and pictures for summer season.
Rlngllng circus underlined for July 16. John
Robinson Ten Big Shows pleased two big
audiences May 30. C. A. LEEDT.
VARIETY ARTISTS* ROUTES
FOR WEEK JUNE 12
WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED.
The routes arc given from JUNE 11 to J UNE 18, Inclusive, dependent upon the open-
ing and closing days of engagement In different parts of the country. All addressee
are furnished VARIETY by artists. Addresses care newspapers, managers, or agents
will not be printed.
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Adair Art 2143 Van Buren Chicago
Adair Belle Orpheum San Francisco
Adams Edward B 6 Av N Y
Adams Billy 39 Mllford Boston
Adams A Lewis 106 W Baker Atlanta
Admont Mltsel 8286 Broadway N Y
Adonis Columbia St Louis
Altken Jas A Edna 967 Park av N Y
Altken Bros 384 Bedford Fall River
Altkens Great 2219 Gravler New Orleans
Albanl 1696 Broadway N Y
Alburtus A Millar Waterville Can
Aldlnes The 2922 Cottage Grove Chicago
All Sldl 909 Spring Pittsburg
Allen Leon A Bertie 111 Central av Oshkosh
Alllnel Joseph 423 Bloomfleld Hoboken N J
Alpine Troupe Forepaugh A Sells C R
Alqulst A Clayton 646 Bergen Brooklyn
Alrona Zoeller Troupe 869 Hemlock Brooklyn
Altus Bros 128 Cottage Auburn N Y
Alvarados Goats 1286 N Main Decatur 111
American Newsboys Valentine Toledo
Anderson A Anderson 829 Dearborn Chicago
Andrews A Abbott Co 8968 Morgan Bt Louis
Antrim Harry 1 Glenwood av Wyncote Pa
Apdales Circus Gayety Ottumwa 111
Apollos 104 W 40 N Y
Arakl Troupe Sun Bros C R
Arberg A Wagner 611 BUNT
Ardelle A Leslie 19 Broesel Rochester
Armanis Five Orpheum Oakland
Armstrong A Verne Royal Wellington N Z
Arthur Mae 16 Unity PI Boston
Asaki Brothers
Direction PAT CASEY.
Asplnall Nan J Falls CRy Neb
Atkinson Harry 21 E 20 N Y
Atlantis A Flsk 2611 1 av Billings Mont
Atwood Warren 111 W 31 N Y
Atwood Vera 17 W 68 N Y
Austin A Klumker 8110. E Phlla
Australian Four 833 W 48 N Y
Baader La Valle Trio 830 N Christiana Chic
Baehen A Desmond 1347 N 11 Philadelphia
Baker Elsie 1914 Newport av Chicago
Baker Harry 3942 Renow W Philadelphia
Baldwins Players Star Memphis Indef
Boll Jack Columbia Ashland Ky
Baraban Troupe 1304 Fifth av N Y
Barber A Palmer Los Angeles lndef
Barnes & Robinson Los Angeles
Barron Geo 2002 Fifth av N Y
Barry A Black 1623 Falrmount av Phlla
Bartell A Garfield 3699 E 63 Cleveland
Bartlett Harmon A Ernglf 363 W 66 N Y
Barto A Clark 2221 E Cumberland Phlla
Bates A Neville 67 Gregory New Haven
Baum Will H A Co 97 Wolcott New Haven
Bauman A Ralph 360 Howard av New Haven
Baxter Sidney A Co 1722 48 av Melrose Cal
Beaman Fred J Hudson Heights N J
Be Ano Duo 8422 Charlton Chicago
Beardsley Sisters Union Hotel Chicago
Bees Two 608 Bryant av N Y
Behren Musical 62 Springfield av Newark N J
Bell Arthur H 488 12 av Newark N J
Bell Boys Trio Majestic Kalamazoo
Bella Italia Troupe Box 796 Brook fie Id III
Belmont Joe 70 Brook London
Belzac Irving 269 W 112 N Y
Benn A Leon 229 W 88 N Y
Bennett A Marcello 206 W 67 New York
Bentley Musical 121 Clipper San Francisco
Benton A McGowan 20 Western av Muskegon
Berg Bros Hip Davenport Eng
Beverly Sisters 6722 Springfield av Phlla
Beyer Ben A Bro 1496 Bryant av N Y
Blcknell A Glbney 441 Marlon Oak Park III
Bimbos 872 I. awe Applcton Wis
Blsset A Shady 248 W 87 N Y
Black A Leslie 3722 Eberly av Chicago
Blnmpliln A Hehr Alrdomo New Bedford Mass
Bloomquest A Co 8220 Chicago av Minneapolis
Booth Trio 84 3 Lincoln Johnstown Pa
Borella Arthur 624 8tanton Breensburg Pa
Bornscheln John F 6430 Sangamon Chicago
Boulden A Qulnn 313 W 43 N Y
Boutin A Tlllson 11 Myrtle Springfield Mass
Bouton Harry A Co 1366 B 65 Chicago
Bowers Walters A Crooker Orpheum Oakland
Bowman Fred 14 Webster Med ford Mass
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Rich A Rich 8493 Milwaukee av Chicago
Richard Broa lit B I New York
Riley A Ahearn 86 Plant Dayton O
Rio Al C 280 W 148 N Y
Klpon Alf 646 E 87 New York
Hitter A Bovey 49 Blllerloa Boston
Ritter A Foster Oxford London
Roberts C B 1861 Sherman av Denver
Roberts A Downey 88 Lafayette Detroit
Robinsons The 901 Hawthorne av Minneapolis
Robinson Wm C 8 Granville London
Rock A Rol 1810 Indiana av Chicago
Roeder * Leeter 814 Broadway Buffalo
Rogers A Mackintosh Majestic Kalamazoo
Roland * Morln SOS Middlesex Lowell
Rolando Geo 8 Box 290 Cumberland Md
Ro Nero 412 8 George Rome N Y
Roaalre 4k Do re to Hanlons Buperba
Rose Lane A Kelgard 186 W 48 N Y
Rose Clarina 6026 67 Brooklyn
RYANRICHFIELD CO.
Ross A Lewis Euston London
Ross Sisters 66 Cumerford Providence
Rossis Musical Novelty SIS W 48 N Y
Ruasell A Davis 1316 High Springfield O
Rutlcdgc Frank Spring Lake Mich Indcf
Rye Geo W 116 4 Ft Smith Ark
Ryno A Emerson 161 W 174 N Y
8.
THE SALAMBOS
■-C Circuit until middle July
Address care VARIBTY, Chicago.
Sabel Josephine Washington Spokane
Sanders * La Mar 1SS7 6 av N Y
Sanford A Darlington SSS7 So Warnock Phlla
Savoy A Savoy Pastime Brunswick Me
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Scarlet A 8car)et 918 Longwood av N Y
Schercr A Newklrk 18 Goodell Buffalo
Schilling Wm 1000 E Lanvale Baltimore
fiHntella 688 Lyell av Rochester
Scott Geo 877 8 4 Bklyn
Scott * Yoat 40 Mornlngalde av N Y
Scully Will P 8 Webeter pi Brooklyn
Selby Hal M 804 Schiller Bldg Chicago
Senzell Jean 814 Bleanore Pittsburg
Sevengala 626 Abel Beaton Pa
Sexton Chaa B S849 Johnston Chicago
Seymour Nellie 111 Manhattan N Y
Shea Thoa B S664 Pine Grove av Chicago
Sheck * Darvllle S0S8 N Clark Chicago
Shedmans Doga Dumont N J
8hepperley Sisters S60 Dovecourt Toronto
Sherlock Frank 614 W 136 N Y
Sherlock A Holmes S606 Ridge Philadelphia
Shermans Two S68 8t Emanuel Mobile
Sherry Joa V Sparks Circus C R
Shields The 807 City Hall New Orleans
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Slddona A Earle 8644 So 8 Phltudelphii
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Slmma Al 18 B 106 N Y
Slmms Wlllard 6486 Ellis av Chicago
Slater A Finch 10 N 8 Vlncennes lnd
Small Johnnie A Bisters 680 Lenox av N Y
Smlrl * Keaaner 4S8 W 164 N Y
Smith Allen 1S48 Jefferson av Brooklyn
Smith A Adams 408 So Halstead Chicago
Smith A Brown 1SS4 St John Toledo
Somers A Storke Grand Victoria B C
Spears The 67 Clinton Everett Moss
Spencer A Austin 8110 B Phlladdlphla
Splssell Bros A Co Alhambra N Y
Springer A Church 8 Esther Terrace Plttsfleld
Stadium Trio 8t Charles Hotel Chicago
Stanley Harry Grant Hotel ChlcAuo
Stanley Stan 006 Bates Indian ipolls
Stanwood Davis S64 Bremen E Boston
Starr A Sachs S4S N Clark Chicago
Stedman Al A Fannie 686 6 So Boston
Stelnert Thomas Trio 681 Lenox av N Y
Steppe A H 83 Barclay Newark
Stepping Trio S90S N 6 PhlU
Stevena B J 498 Marlon Bklyn
Stevens Paul S2S W 28 New York
Stewart A Earl 186 Euclid Woodbury N J
Stokes A Ryan S106 Bayard Wilmington Del
St James A Dacre 168 W 34 N Y
St John A McCracken 6161 Chestnut Phlla
Storscheln H 3682 Atlantic Brooklyn
Stubblefleld Trio 6808 Maple av St Louis
Sullivan Danl J A Co 1917 W 61 Cleveland
Sully A Phelps 2310 Bolton Philadelphia
Sutton A Sutton 3918 W 3 Duluth
Sweeney A Hooney 1320 Wyomli«i' av Detroit
S\vl»h3r A Evans 1147 W Huron Chicago
Sylvester Plymouth Hctel Hoboken N J
S>monds Alfaretta 140 So 11 Philadelphia
Sytz A Sjlz 140 Morris Philadelphia
T<i mho & Tambo Hip Peckham London
Tangley Pearl 67 8 Clark Chicago
Taylor Mae 2308 8 12 Phlla
Tavlor A Tenny 2840 Ridge av Phlla
Temple A O'Brien 429 E 2 Fargo N D
T* rrlll Frank A Fred 367 N Orkney Phlla
Thomas A Hamilton 667 Dearborn av Chicago
Tnomas & Wright 636 N Clark Chicago
" homson Harry 1284 Putnam av Brooklyn
Thornc Mr A Mrs Harry 276 W 141 N Y
Thornes Juggling 6S Rose Buffalo
Thornton Geo A 396 Broome N Y
Thurston Leslie 1322 12 Washington
Tldmarsh Fred A Co 1234 Tatnall Wilmington
Tlnney Frank Grand Pittsburg
Tlvoll Quartette Grlswold Cafe Detroit Indef
Tops Topsy A Tops S44S W 8chool Chicago
Torcat ft Flor D Alls* White City Chicago
Tracy Julia Raymond Bartholdl Inn N Y
Travera Bell 807 WIINT
Travers Phil 6 E 116 N Y
Travera Roland SSI WIINT
Tremalnea Mul'a 3S0 Caldwell Jacksonville III
Trevett Quartet Monarch Hotel Chicago
Trlllera Buffalo Bills C R
Troubadours Three 847 WIINT
Troxell A Wlnchell SOI 8 N Beattle
Tumbling Toms S789 Fulton Bklyn
HARRY TSUDA
Booked 8olld.
James E. Plunkett, Mgr.
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Ullne Arthur M 1759 W Lake Chicago
Unique Comedy Trio 19S7 Nicholas Phlla
V.
Valadons Les 34 Brewer Newport R I
Valdare Bessie 806 W 97 N Y
Valentine A Bell 1461 W 108 Chicago
Valletta A Lamson 1889 St Clark Cleveland
Van Dalle Sisters 614 W 186 N Y
Van Epps 16 W 64 N Y
Van Horn Bobby 189 Best Dayton O
Vardellee Lowell Mich
Vardon Perry A Wllber 16 Green London
Variety Comedy Trio 1616 Berth Indianapolis
Vassar A Arken 8S4 Christopher Bklyn
Vase Victor V 86 Hasklns Providence
Vedmar Rene SS86 Broadway N Y
Venetian Serenaders 878 Blaokhawk Chicago
Vernon * Parker 187 Hopkins Brooklyn
Village Comedy Four 1913 Ringgold Phlla
Vincent A Stager 8S0 Olive Indianapolis
Viola Otto Empire London
Vloletta Jolly 41 Lelpslger Berlin Ger
Voelker Mr A Mrs IS8 W 161 N Y
Walker Musical 16S4 Brookslde Indianapolis
Walters A West 8437 Vernon Chicago
Walters John Lyric Ft Wayne lnd Indef
Walton Fred 4114 Clarendon av Chlcego
Ward Billy 199 Myrtle av Bklyn
Warde Mack 800 W 70 New York
Warren A Dale 1310 8 Carlisle Phlla
Washburn Dot 1930 Mohawk Chicago
Washer Broa Oakland Ky
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Weaver Frank A Co 1706 N 9 Baltimore
Weber Chas D Bell Oakland
Well John 6 Krusstadt Rotterdam
Welch Jas A Sll E 14 New York
West Al 606 E Ohio Pittsburg
West Sisters 1413 Jefferson av Brooklyn N V
West A Denton 136 W Cedar Kalamasoo
Western Union Trio 2241 E Clearfield Phlla
Weston Edgar 246 W 44 N Y
Weston Dan E 141 W 116 N Y
Westons Models 204 W 130 N Y
Wetherlll 88 W 8 Chester Pa
Wheeler Sisters 1441 7 Philadelphia
Wheelers 41 E Ohio Chicago
Whipple Waldo Pastime Plymouth Mass
White A Perry Brighton Beach N Y
White Harry 1009 Ashland av Baltimore
White Kane A White 398 Vermont Bklyn
Whiteside Ethel S56 W 67 N Y
Whiting * Bohne S6S W 89 N Y
Whitman Frank 183 Greenwich Reading Pa
ETHEL WHITESIDE
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Wlchert Grace 3038 Michigan av Chicago
Wilder Marshall Atlantic City N J
Wllkens A Wllkens 868 Willis av N Y
Williams Clara S460 Tremont Cleveland
Williams Cowboy 4716 Upland Philadelphia
Williams Chas 8626 Rutgers St Louis
Williams Ed A Florence 94 W 108 N Y
Williams A De Croteau 1 Ashton aq Lynn Mass
Williams A Gilbert 1010 Marahfleld av Chic
Williams A Stevena S616 Calumet Chicago
Williams A Sterling Box 1 Detroit
WIULson Herbert Al Fields Minstrels
Wilson Lottie 2208 Clifton av Chicago
Wilson Al and May Dorp Schenectady Indef
Wilson Lizzie 176 Franklin Buffalo
Wilson Patter Tom 2666 7 Av N Y
Wilson A Cumby 2283 7 av N Y
Wilson A Plnkney 307 W 15 Kansas City
Winfleld A Shannon 277 E Mllw'kee av Detroit
Winkler Kress Trio 252 W 38 N Y
Wise A Milton Brennan Circuit New Zealand
Wlthrow A Glover Holty Tolty Co
Wolf A Lee 324 Woodlawn av Toledo
Wood Ollle 600 W 164 New York
Woodall Billy 420 First av Nashville
Work A Ower Empire London Indef
Xavlers Four 2144 W SO Chicago
Yackley A Bunnell Lancaster Pa
Yeoman Geo 4666 Gibson av 8t Louis
Young Ollle ft April Palace London
Young * Phelps 1018 Baker Bvanavllle lnd
Young Sisters 2748 Henry Coney Island
Zanclgs 36 Cliff av B Portchester N Y
Zanf relies 131 Brixton London
Zeda Harry L 1388 Cambria Philadelphia
Zeiser A Thome Wlllards Temple of Musto
Zell A Rodgera 67 So Clark Chicago
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Barnum A Bailey 10 Toledo O 13 Detroit Mich
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Kit Carson 9 Burley Idaho 10 Halley IS Good-
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Cole A Rice 9 Rldgway Pa 10 Mt Jewett 12
EUlcottvllle N Y 13 Sprlngvllle 14 Machlas
15 Perry 16 Silver Springs
Hagenbeck Wallace 9 Charlotte Mich 10 Has-
tings 12 Kalamazoo 13 South Bend lnd 14
Goshen 16 Elkhart 16 Michigan City 17
Pullman 111
Mller Bros 101 Ranch 9 Reading Pa 10 Leba-
non 12 Harrlsburg 13 Lewlatown 14 Hunt-
ingdon 15 Johnstown 16 Indiana 17 E Lib-
erty 19 Allegheny 20 New Castle 21 Sharon
22 Erie 23 Ashtabula O 24 Youngstown
Rlngllng Bros 14 Lawrence Mass
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II.
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Herman Geo
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KanlVr Carrie (C)
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Kcllv Frank Movston
Kelly Low
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Lena Lily
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Leslie Ethel (S F)
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Lynn Ben
M.
Marauley Inez
Mnlcome Bessie
Mann A Franks (C)
Marion Dave
Marlon A . Dean
Martel Blanche (C)
Martine Bob
McCafferty Hughie (C)
McCann Frances (C)
MoCarte Billy
McDonald John (C)
McOlnnls Chas (C)
Miller Belle
Montgomery Marshall
Montrose Senator A
Mrs. (C)
Moran .Tack
Moroni Con (C)
Morgan Geo J
Moore Pony
Morroll Sidney
Murphy Geo E (C) .,
Murphy Francis (C)
Musical Story (C)
Mvjith Mrs S (C)
Martin Mrs Bob (0)
McRee Sally ( C)
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Mooree Mabel V (C)
Munroc El wood (C)
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N'awn Tom (P)
Nad jo Millie
Nello Edward
Novell Augustus
Nickels Nellie
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Norton Ruhv
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Perclval M
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Perry & Nlfong
Peterson John (C)
Pbasma
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Quirk Jane & Billy
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Rafael Dave (C)
Rag Trio
Randol Allen (C)
Rapol Leo (C)
Rattray Allan (8 F)
Ray Eva (C)
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Redford A Winchester
Rod Haven Cadets
Redwood A Gordon
(C)
Reece Arthur
Reed John P (C)
Rees. Mrs T (S F)
Reinhardt Berna (C)
Rex Comedy Circus
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Richards Blanche (C)
Richards Vic (C)
Richmond McKoe (C)
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Robertson Esther
Robertson Alice (C)
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Rose Mrs Harry (C)
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Rowlands Malsio (C)
Royal Jack
Rudd Joe A
Russo I> W
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St Albyn Edmond C»
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Scott .John
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Sherman Charlotte
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Shooter Doris (C)
Shoenfeldt Jos
Simins Willard & Co
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Sloan Win II
Smalley Ed (C)
Snonk Great I S F >
Spear- pert <fc Emma
Staeey Helia
St. niton Val
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Stedman Al
Steeley A Edwards
Stephens Leona
Stern Sam
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Sturm Geo (S F)
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Preoents Beth Dewberry and Jiwn Jawnaon In
"A MORNING IN HICK8VILLB."
Direction JACK LEVY
Gene Hughes
Manager. Promoter and Producer of Vaude-
ville Acta.
What to produce, and how to succeed.
Authors please note: Comunlcatlona so-
licited.
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JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT. Manager
To Managers
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that la working under our name. Address all
communications for the original
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Leaving today on the S. S. Philadelphia,
for Southampton. Eng.. opening at the Pal-
ace, Blackpool. June 19th.
Thanks to all friends for your telegrams
and letters wishing us a pleasant voyage, for
they were much appreciated.
Notice that Bob Albright beat us to It a
week. Well, good ltnzk to you, Bobert
Good bye. "Griff. Now that your life Is
saved, hurry up and come on over. You will
no doubt be resting yourself at the Conti-
nental while reading this In Frisco. Tell
them all hello for us.
We thought we had some novel Ideas in
advertising, but the Kline Bros. & Brennen
slipped a good one over on us at the Forsyth,
Atlanta. last week, by papering our dressing
room with three-sheets, two-sheets and bed-
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Hats off to you all.
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JOHNNIE
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The original Scotch lad with a somewhat
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Vol. XXIII. No. 2.
JUNE 17, 1911.
PRICE TEN CENTS
SHUBERT SHOWS-THEATRES
LESS PLEN TIFUL N EXT SEASON
Retrenchment Will Take Place In the 4t Legitimate
Opposition" Lines. Shuberts Said to Have
Lost $500,000 the Past Season;
Charles Frohman, $300,000.
Next season in the legitimate field
will find less Shubert productions than
were so conspicuous the season passed.
With the lessening, the Shuberts will
reduce the number of theatres direct-
ly operated by them throughout the
country. Some of these theatres may
be had for almost any theatrical pur-
pose, it is said.
With the smoothing out of "The
Open Door" situation by the country
managers contained within the move-
ment speaking for themselves (and
declaring for a free field), the Shu-
berts are relieved of the necessity for
providing the countryside with attrac-
tions. It is a relief to the Shuberts
to be relieved of this load, according
to the Broadway producers, who say,
that if the Shuberts had kept away
from "The Open Door" movement a
year ago, they would have had more
peace of mind and much more money.
The Shuberts are reported to have
lost $600,000 in theatrical productions
the season past. Their nearest com-
petitor in the race for the bottom
rung of the producing ladder is said
to have been Charles Frohman, with
his bank account depleted about
$300,000, through not having picked
'em right. Mr. Frohman placed his
attractions on the Klaw & Erlanger
time.
Another Klaw & Erlanger producer
with a wrong balance is said to be
Charles Dillingham, about $100,000
away from the even mark on the sea-
son.
The producing manager to gather
in the most shekels and hold them
clear against any deficit is reported
to have been David Belasco, with
probably $300,000 tucked away as the
result of his labors. Klaw & Erlan-
ger were also fortunate, breaking
above the even mark on the produc-
tion end, as a firm.
After Belasco, H. W. Savage is look-
ed upon as the manager who drew
down the most profit, with Cohan &
Harris following, the latter firm be-
ing placed ahead even of Lederer &
Frazee, who derived great profits from
"Mme. Sherry." A. H. Woods, arriv-
ing next in the order of winners, also
participated to the extent of one-third
in the "Mme. Sherry" proceeds.
These winners, with the exception
of Col. Savage, are Klaw & Erlanger
adherents. Other "K. & E." managers,
who made some money, were Daniel
Frohman and Joe Weber (mostly by
his road "Climax" companies), though
neither made enough to brag about.
Of the Shubert end, other than Col.
Savage, Liebler & Co., Daniel V. Ar-
thur and William A. Brady more than
broke even, Liebler & Co. being about
the largest of the smaller winners.
Lew Fields (Shubert), probably found
that his books just about tipped the
balancing scales, Wagenhals & Kerap-
ner, somewhat "independent" did
quite well under the circumstances.
Of the big producing managers of
the season, William Harris, a K. & E.
man, has a large sized deficit, kept
company on the Shubert side by John
Corf (in the novice class).
revival of "\vaxu."
1'nder the direction of Daniel V.
Arthur, DeWolf Hopper is to make
an elaborate revival of "Wang" next
season, employing as many of the orig-
inal cast as may be available.
D«'lla Fox will inevitably be called
upon again to play the part she
created in the Cheever Coodwin-
Woolson Morse oi>era.
FAY TEMPLETON LISTENING.*.*
Pittsburg, June 14.
Fay Templeton, in private life Mrs.
Patterson, the wife of one of this
city's wealthiest citizens, has indi-
cated a desire to return to the foot-
lights. She has recently been the
recipient of many flattering offers
from New York managers, among
them Lew Fields and George W. Led-
erer. Mr. Fields has made Miss Tem-
pleton a tempting offer to create the
stellar role in "The Wife Hunters"
or, if that doesn't meet with her ap-
proval, to have a piece specially
written for her. Miss Templeton has
promised to give the matter imme-
diate consideration.
It is more than likely, however,
that if she returns to the stage she
will appear under the management
of George W. Lederer, for whose
managerial sagacity she has always
entertained the utmost confidence. To
her intimates Miss Templeton has
confided that her long-standing
friendship for Mr. Lederer would de-
mand that he be given the first op-
portunity to engage her.
TWO ENGLISH FLOPS.
(Special Cable to Variety^)
London, June 14.
"Half a Crown," produced at the
Royality, registered a frost.
"Lady Patricia" will shortly be
withdrawn from the Haymarket.
ELLA WHEELEIt WILCOX.
If the vaudeville managers send out
a call for Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Hal
Reid will answer present for the poet-
ess of Park Row. Mr. Reid has the
direction of Miss Wilcox for vaude-
ville. The love forlorn would like to
try the game Laura Jean Libbey play-
ed in.
No figure has been set. Nor has an
engagement been settled upon. Hut
it looks as though Miss Wilcox might
yet inform the young women of
Brooklyn what the wild waves are
saying down around Brighton
ENGLISH CIRCUIT BANKRUPT.
(Special Cable to Vahmtt,)
London, June 14.
The United Counties Theatres Co.,
controlling five or six houses of the
smaller variety, has gone Into bank-
ruptcy, with a deficit of $40,000.
LONDON'S FUNNY, THEATRICALLY
(Special Cable to Varibtt*.)
London, June 14.
Whether it is the Coronation or
what it is, the present situation is the
strangest that has ever struck the
London theatrical market.
A peculiar mixture of depression
and boom prevails which is hard to
account for. The Opera is doing big
business, as are also some of the halls,
while others are drawing absolutely
nothing.
Americans have been paying ridic-
ulous prices for seats at the Opera.
KELLY AND GENEE REPEAT.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
London, June 14.
Uenee was a tremendous success,
reopening at the Coliseum. It is
reported that she will dance in opera
in London in the near future.
Walter C. Kelly, "The Virginia
Judge," repeated his former big suc-
cess at the Palace, when reappearing
Monday.
2*6 FOOT MIDGET-ARTIST.
(Special Cable to Variktt,.)
London, June 14.
Princess Victoria, an extraordinary
midget artist, has arrived from Aus-
tralia. She is two and one-half feet
tall, and plays a regulation size grand
piano.
.1 \l» FEATURE AT FIFTH AVENUE.
For the week of June 116 at the
Fifth Avenue, Hob Irwin has engaged
the Japanese operatic st.ir. Sumikao
Takao.
DRESS OF GOLD.
(Special Cable to Vaiuktv. >
Paris. June 14.
Ida Rubinstein will appear shortly
in a ballet at Coveut (iarden, Loudon,
playing the role of an Indian goddess
It is possible that she will be almost
nude, though covered with gold.
Pop*' Leo XII. in ivj t. during a
fete, had a child covered with gold
lent* from head t<» toot, to imperson-
ate Jesus, but the pores ot the skin
heiug (herein entirely < losed, the lit-
tle ho> died in terrihle pain
VARIETY
LOUIS MANN WITH W. A L.
Tuesday Louis Mann engaged him-
self to star under the management of
Werba & Luescher, adding one more
attraction to that young Arm's many
for next season. The negotiations
were carried on by Louis F. Werba
and Mr. Mann.
Wednesday morning Mark A. Lues-
cher sailed on the Mauretanla. He
will be away about five weeks. Bob
Smith traveled with Mr. Luescher in-
stead of Harry Smith, who had in-
tended to leave.
On the same boat was Alice Lloyd,
another of Werba ft Luescher's stars.
Miss Lloyd is on a vacation, and will
return about Sept. 1, perhaps appear-
ing a few weeks in the middle west-
ern vaudeville houses, before opening
as the stellar attraction of a. produc-
tion. Werba ft Luescher have bound
themselves to find one for Miss Lloyd
by Jan. 1, next.
During the week Werba ft Lues-
cher were considering an option upon
the services of Kitty Gorton for next
season. Although reported to have
engaged with A. H. Woods, it seems
Miss Gordon is on the market. Up
to Wednesday there had been no rush
by managers toward her, although
the Shuberts were also mentioned as
having her in mind.
The conflicting reports over engage-
ment of stars extended to the an-
nounced contract Lillian Russell was
said to have signed with the W ft L
firm. Miss Russell is reported as
having said she entered into a verbal
agreement to the effect that if the
firm shows her an acceptable piece
for next season, she will go out in it.
Werba 6 Luescher claim a positive
contract with Miss Russell.
HILIiIARD EN "THE MOON.*'
Robert Hilliard will open again in
the fall in "A Fool There Was," play-
ing in the west until December, when
he will present a new play entitled
"The Seventh Moon."
DEPENDING ON OLD SOL.
Boston, June 14.
"Dr. De Luxe" did not close Satur-
day, as announced. Jos. M. Gaites,
manager of the show, and Ralph Herz,
the star, have formed a pool, banking
against Old Sol Sun.
When Sol turns on the weather in
heated streaks, "Dr. De Luxe" will
hie away. Until then the Doctor will
hold official office hours daily at the
Colonial.
BAKRYMOKE TO SHARE HONORS.
Chicago, June 14.
John Barrymore will start next
season as co-star with Thomas Wise
in "Uncle Sam," the new play by Anna
Caldwell. Miss Caldwell is at present
working on "The Life of the Party,"
Intended for Mr. Barrymore some
time during next season.
MELVILLE GOING WEST.
Chicago, June 14.
Melville Ellis billed to appear at the
Majestic this week failed to appear,
owing to a booking at the Orpheum.
San Francisco, June
Bernard and
VIENNESE OPERATIC REP.
Paris, June 6.
> fter opening with one perform-
ance of a French work, as a compli-
ment, the special troupe from Vienna
commenced its season at the Theatre
du Vaudeville, Paris, June 4, with
xount of Luxembourg," libretto of
Wilner and Bodancky, music by Franz
Lehar.
The work, also a big draw at Daly's,
London, met with great success. Mile.
Gunther as Angele, Mme. Kartoush as
Juliette, Herr Storm, and Herr Tau-
tenhayn (the latter as Brissard)
scored.
All the successful Viennese operas
of the past few years will be given by
the troupe, in German, during their
stay in Paris.
A synopsis in French of the differ-
ent scenes, thrown on a screen by a
moving picture lantern (as the Folies
Bergere has been doing with its revue
this year) enables the public not fa-
miliar with German to follow the
story of each operette.
In spite of the hot weather the the-
atre is playing to capacity nightly.
HOPE BOOTH TO MARRT.
Chicago, Jane 14.
Hope Booth will soon marry Hon.
Lawrence E. Tlnsdale, a wealthy Al-
berta ranchman, according to advices
from Northern Canada.
Miss Booth has just completed a trip
over the Sullivan-Considine circuit
with her "Little Blonde Lady" sketch.
Dorothy Granville replaced Ellis, who
passed through the city en route to the
Coast.
JEANNE CRANE.
In "The Pink Lady."
GEORGIA CAINE IN "BOY BLUE.**
St. Louis, June 14.
Georgia Caine will appear In the
titular role of "Boy Blue," to be pre-
sented at Delmar Garden, June 25.
Henry W. Savage will send the play
on tour next season, with Miss Caine.
T. W. Thomas adapted the piece from
the German.
Manager Dan S. Fishell believes It
will prove a big winner.
Mr. Fishell says this Is the first of
several premiers planned for the Del-
mar season. Miss Caine is here re-
hearsing "Peggy From Paris." She
will appear in it the first week of her
engagement, commencing this, Sun-
day, night.
BILLY GASTON IS SORRY.
Billy Gaston Is troubled. He claims
that he is anxious to make amends
for attacking Ralph Herz on the street
late one night. Gaston says a lot
of busybodies had filled him with un-
truthful yarns. Furthermore, he de-
clared, it was not 3 a. m. when the
affair occurred, but 1.30 a. m. At
least that Is the hour, to the best of
his recollection, as he wishes it to go
on record that he was "soused"at the
time, and is now heartily ashamed of
the entire occurrence.
Mr. Gaston admits all this and
wishes to announce it publicly.
CHICAGO'S NEW CENSOR.
Chicago, June 14.
Sergeant J. W. O'Connor was ap-
pointed theatrical censor for the po-
lice department this week. The an-
nouncement came as a surprise. It
was expected that Chief McWeeny
would appoint his brother, Sergeant
Patrick McWeeny. The latter was so
certain of the position he had already
presented the Chief with his views
of the Chicago stage and his ideas of
reform.
O'Connor was in the vehicle de-
partment when appointed. For the
next few weeks, he will have the bene-
fit of the retiring censor's knowledge
regarding his duties. This is con-
sidered sufficient to prepare him for
the new position.
SCORE BY VICTOR HERBERT.
Victor Herbert will write the music
for "The Girl and the Canary," the
new piece in which Lina Abarbanell is
to be starred late next season under
the direction of Woods, Frazee ft Led-
erer. The book of the piece is by
Mme. Maurel, wife of the famous Vic-
tor Maurel. Mme. Maurel Is the au-
thoress of "The Marriage of Kitty,"
and writes for the stage under the
name of Fred, de Bressac.
LIONEL WALSH CHANGING.
Chicago, June 14.
When Julian Eltinge and "The Fas-
cinating Widow" take their New York
plunge at the opening of the season,
Lionel Walsh will be a part of the per-
formance.
Mr. Walsh is at present a member
of the Bayes-Norworth production at
the Chicago Opera House.
HOT WEATHER BEATS TRIXIE.
Chicago, June 14.
Vaudeville and the hot weather
combined to cause Trixie Frlganza to
retire to her Long Island home for
the summer. After two weeks in
vaudeville, closing at the Majestic last
Saturday, Miss Trixie thought her
health should come first.
Miss Frlganza will not again be
seen upon the stage until opening as
the star in Harry Askin's "Sweetest,
Girl in Paris," for next season's tour.
It will be the first opportunity for
Miss Frlganza to have a starring tour
all to herself.
Sum Stern sailed Tuesday, to open
at the Oxford. London, June 26.
GRACTE STARTS JULY 10.
Grace Van Studdiford will start her
summer vaudeville trip July 10, at the
Brighton Beach Music Hall.
MISS LEVEY AT $1,600.
Upon Ethel Levey leaving the cast
of the "Gaby" travesty at the Folies
Bergere, July 1, she expects to travel
to Shea's, Buffalo, to play there for
the week of July 3 in vaudeville.
July 10 Miss Levey will appear (or her
second and last week over here at
Hammersteln's. For each engage-
ment she will receive $1,500. M. S.
Bentham is the agent.
Grace La Rue will step Into the
Folies show as the successor to Miss
Levey, who must sail the week follow-
ing the Hammerstein engagement in
order to open at the Alhambra, Lon-
don, July 31.
Jeanette Denarber, the soubret of
the Folies Cabaret performance, has
had her engagement there prolonged
for four weeks.
Mile. Simone De Beryl, also in the
Cabaret show since the opening of the
house, has been extended for a month.
The Marlnelli agency has placed Mile.
De Beryl with Martin Beck's Orpheum
Road Show for next season.
DIED IN CHILD BIRTH.
San Francisco, June 14.
Nellie Montgomery, formerly the
soubret of the Fisher Musical Comedy
Company in this city, and who later
married Fisher's son, died last Thurs-
day in Los Angeles, while giving birth
to a child.
FILLING "QUAKER GIRL** CAST.
The Kaufman Sisters (Reba and
Inez) booked by William Harris when
he was in Europe lately, will go into
the production of "The Quaker Girl,"
which show Mr. Harris and Frank Mc-
Kee will present next season.
Lucy Weston has been chosen to
take the title role.
DREW'S SHOW NAMED.
The name of the new piece with
which John Drew will open at the Em-
pire in September, is "A Single Man."
STARRING LEADING MAN.
As announced in Variety; some time
ago, Wagenhals & Kemper will pro-
duce a new drama next season. It
is Dy Edward Sheldon, author of "The
Boss" and "Salvation Nell." Lee Ba-
ker, late leading man of the New the-
atre, is to be starred in it.
JULIET?
The clever mimic appearing at the Brig!
Theatre (Brighton Beach) this week.
VARIETY
GIBBONS CIRCUIT IN ENGLAND
TAKEN OVE R BY OS WALD STOLL
Deal Reported as Practically Certain. Will Give Stoll
Twelve Houses In London, with Four or Five in
the Provinces. Stoll Stronger than Before.
(Special Cable to Varibtt.)
London, June 14.
It is practically certain that Oswald
Stoll will take over the Gibbons Cir-
cuit. Reports to this effect have been
floating about of late.
That Gibbons was In financial diffi-
culties has been often rumored, and
it was only a question of time before
he would be forced to make an alli-
ance of some sort.
There are ten halls booked from
the Gibbons office at present, all lo-
cated in London. These will go to
Stoll in the Gibbons deal. They are:
Empress, Brixton; Palace, Camber-
well; Grand, Clapham; Empire, Croy-
don; Palace, Hammersmith; Empire,
Holborn; Hippodrome, Ilford; Em-
pire, Islington; Empire, Kllburn; Hip-
podrome, Lewlsham, and the Pal-
ladium. In one or two instances (In-
cluding the Palladium) the houses are
owned by separate companies, but all
have been controlled direct from the
Gibbons offices.
It Is likely that two, and perhaps
three, halls will be forced to take on
another policy.
Stoll has a hall in Croydon (Hippo-
drome) as has Gibbons (Empire), only
a square or two apart. Stoll's Hack-
ney Empire and Gibbons' Empire, Is-
lington, are within barring distance,
while Hammersmith (Gibbons) and
Shepherd's Bush (Stoll) are very close
to the two-mile limit.
The taking over of the Gibbons
Halls will make Stoll a strong fac-
tor in any competitive struggle that
may arise, giving him about twelve
weeks In London, with four or five in
the provinces.
The taking over of the Gibbons Cir-
cuit, together with the several new
houses that Mr. Stoll has planned (one
or two already building) will place
him In a stronger position than when
he directed the Moss-Stoll Interests.
A LOBSTER SUPPER "DARE."
Chicago, June 14.
Marie Clark, known to about every
professional who has ever visited
Chicago has at last divulged her real
name, at the same time telling a few
things about her Inside life.
This week the singer commenced
suit for divorce against her husband,
George McKillop, a Board of Trade
operator here, alleging that private
detectives In her employ discovered
that George was not exactly true.
In an Interview with a daily paper
Marie intimated she landed George's
number when he picked out yellow
neckties, blue underwear and blue
striped hose.
Marie also let the cat out of the
bag when announcing she married
McKillop as the result of a "dare"
at a lobster supper. While known
to do eccentric things, it was never
expected that the auburn haired warb-
ler would marry on a dare, but coming
from Marie herself, It must be ac-
cepted.
The dailies gave Marie considerable
space. Unfortunately the American
Music Hall has closed for the season,
and it looks as though she will not
be able to convert the publicity into
currency.
Story & Ader are representing Miss
Clark In her divorce suit.
Banks Winter and his daughter,
Winona, will take a vacation in Eu-
rope this summer.
K-P MATTER UP AGAIN.
Portland, Me., June 14.
To-morrow (Thursday) before
Judge Bird will come up the matter
of the Keith-Proctor corporation. The
previous hearing had been closed.
While decision was awaited, the pre-
siding justice died, without having
handed down an opinion.
The action was brought on behalf
of B. F. Keith to oppose the applica-
tion of F. F. Proctor, his partner In
the company, for the appointment of
a receiver for the corporation, which
controls several theatres in New York.
The hearing before Judge Bird will
determine whether the entire matter
Is to be reopened and reargued, or
whether the court will permit the tes-
timony previously given to be sub-
mitted to It.
All the New York attorneys appear-
ing In the case are expected here.
Maurice Goodman, counsel to Mr.
Keith, arrived to-day.
BERT LEVY.
The Famous Artlit Entertainer.
Retained at Hammerateln'i for a second week
DAZIE ON THE ROOF.
Dazie will appear at Hammersteln's
July 3, if there is no interference by
the Shuberts, who have the dancer
under contract.
ENGAGEMENTS ON AND OFF.
Chicago, June 14.
The engagement of Louise Dresser
as headllner at the Majestic next week
is on; that of Carter De Haven's is
off. Miss Dresser replaces Mr. De
Haven at the top of the bill. She
will play a couple of weeks In vaude-
ville around New York during the
summer.
ATTRACTION ON THE COAST.
San Francisco, June 11.
Oakland has been turned upside
down with a new attraction at the Or-
pheum there, called "The Perfect
Girl."
Two officers from the east have been
received for the turn. The Shuberts
wired an offer for the Winter Garden,
New York, it is reported, and F. Zeig-
feld, Jr.. is said to have made a prop-
osition at $500 weekly for twenty
weeks.
DANCERS SCRAPPING AGAIN.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
London, June 14.
Pavlowa and Mordkin are at It
again, at the Palace, and are once
more dancing separately.
Alfred Butt, in a speech, explained
to the Palace audience he had done all
that he could to bring the couple to-
gether. The split was temporarily
fixed up to-day when another woman
arrived from Russia to replace Pav-
lowa. The moment she set eyes on
ler proposed substitute Pavlowa be-
came amenable to reason.
Pavlowa and Mordkin are booked
for America next season. Max Ra-
blnoff Is arranging a farewell tour
for them. He Is now abroad. The
Russian dancers are to appear in a
Russian musical festival at Madison
Square Garden, Oct. 16-18. They will
appear In connection with a concert
to be rendered at the Garden by the
Balalaika Orchestra under the direc-
tion of W. W. Andreeff. The orches-
tra returns to this country In Octo-
ber, to follow up the brief, experi-
mental tour of last season with an
extended tour.
Pavlowa and Mordkin carried
ninety-two dancers last season, bat
will have one hundred and fourteen
with them next fall. Last year they
presented two ballet**, while this com-
ing season a new repertoire of five
"ocular operas" are to be presented
under the contract.
J. K. HACKETT FIGURING.
A flirtation between James K.
Hackett and vaudeville is now being
.carried on. It looks as though Mr.
Hackett will fall for the enchantress,
at least for a week or two this sum-
mer. It Is quite some time since
James K. has been seen by the
varletygoers.
KERNAN'S SON ACTING.
Baltimore, June 14.
Joe Kernan, son of James Kernan,
owner of the Maryland theatre, Ker-
nan's hotel and the Auditorium of this
city, Is appearing at the Victoria this
week, with Edna Hill.
They appear in a pretty good sing-
ing, dancing and talking specialty.
SEASON'S FIRST OPENINGS.
Montreal. June 14.
The first openings of the regular
vaudeville season on the "big time"
will be In the houses of the Canadian
Circuit.
Clark Brown, general manager, has
announced that the Montreal house
starts Auk. 7: Ottawa and Hamilton
will follow with Aug. 14. Until the
reopening dates stock will hold forth
at Montreal and Hamilton.
8-C FRISCO HEADQUARTERS.
San Francisco, June 14.
As the result of a decision on the
part of the Sulllvan-Consldlne Circuit,
this week, their headquarters will be
located In this city.
The pivotal sanctum has been at
Seattle, which will become a branch
office. The S-C interests have main-
tained a branch agency here.
Caselll's Dogs did not open at Ham-
mersteln's Monday. It was found the
roof stage was too small.
Hugo Morris ranched the main
highway Tuosday. having spent three
weeks looking London over.
VARIETY
A COUPLE OF LIBEL SUITS
AOOREOA TINO HA LF MILLION
Harry Mountford Wants $250,000 for Defamation of
Character, and Is Asked to Give up $300,000
for the Same Reason. Betting:
Even Money on the PI eld.
Tuesday was vaudeville's big day
this week. Anyone looking for a
libel suit could have had one by hang-
ing around Times Square.
In the morning Harry Mountford
sued the vaudeville managers for
$250,000. In the afternoon the man-
agers sued him right back, but made
their claim $300,000. It was said
that the managers agreed if Mr.
Mountford would pay oyer the three
hundred thou they (the managers)
would consent that judgment be taken
against them for the two hun and flf
thou. *
The first action was funny enough,
but the second made the present dif-
ferences between the actors and the
managers seem like a traresty. When
the news of the liberal libel suits
floated down to "the street/' book
was made on the result between
laughs, with odds at evens on the
field. This left no choice.
Mr. Mountford's damage action
was told about in a summons and
complaint, neatly printed and nicely
bound, containing about thirty pages.
Dennis F. O'Brien and M. L. Male-
vinsky are his attorneys. Twenty-
six defendants were listed in the
Mountford papers. Clerks from
Messrs. O'Brien A Malevinsky's offices
were skurrylng around Broadway
Tuesday looking for defendants-
Many people stopped them, asking
what magazine they were selling.
From the size of the booklet, it look-
ed as though worth a nickel, all made
up.
The libel action rested upon an ad-
vertisement published in three New
York papers last week, signed by the
Vaudeville Managers' Protective As-
sociation. Mr. Mountford alleges the
Association was very rough in accus-
ing him of taking, stealing and con-
verting moneys belonging to the
White Rats Actors Union, calling him
a fraud and a faker and deceiving and
misleading the members of the White
Rats. Mountford also alleges in his
complaint that the Managers' Asso-
ciation charges him and his wife with
blackmail and fraud in connection
with the affairs of the organization
and an attempt to secure theatrical
bookings for Mrs. Mountford. The
complaint alleges that the advertise-
ment charged Mountford with falsify-
ing his expense accounts and piling
up his bank account, also that he
was purchaseable.
Through these charges, Mr. Mount-
ford alleges that he has suffered and
is suffering irreparable damage and
injury, humiliation, chagrin, annoy-
ance, distress, physical and mental
suffering and that his business pro-
fession has been Injured.
Through the charges, as alleged.
t>y the managers Mr. Mountford
wants $125,000 actual damages, and
another $125,000 exemplary damages,
besides the costs and disbursement
of the action, which will include (If
the oase is ever tried) the charge for
printing the pretty booklet containing
the summons and complaint
A clerk from Mountford's attor-*
ney's office stated his firm appeared
for Mr. Mountford as an individual
in the action, and did not appear on
behalf of the White Rats. Asked
who would have to pay getting the
summons and complaint out in book
form, the clerk replied he supposed
Mr. Mountford would.
The defendants in the Mountford
libel action are Vaudeville Managers'
Protective Association, Edward F.
Albee, Marcus Loew, Percy O. Wil-
liams, John W. Considine, Maurice
Goodman, Charles E. Bray, Clark
Brown, Chris O. Brown, George Cas-
tle, Harry Davis, Herman Fehr, Wil-
liam Fox, William Hammerstein,
Benjamin F. Keith, Morris Meyerfeld,
Jr., William Morris, John J. Murdock,
Alexander Pantages, Sylvester Z. Poll,
Frederick F. Proctor, John Ringling.
Samuel Scribner, Gus Sun, Walter
Vincent and Slme Silverman.
"All are members of this club,"
with the exception of the last named,
accused of having circulated the libel
through the publication of it in
(Variety-. In his affidavit Mr. Mount-
ford swears that "Variety is largely
read by all persons interested in the-
atrical and vaudeville affairs in the
United States and Canada." A week
or so ago and before and after then.
Mr. Mountford caused to be printed
statements by himself and others
that no one read Variety. The Man-
agers Protective Association will
probably use Mr. Mountford's print-
ed statements regarding Variet? in-
stead of his sworn affidavit, when de-
fending the action.
Wednesday morning the Orpheum
Circuit headquarters in New York is
said to have cabled Martin Beck,
now in Europe, as follows: "Big libel
suit started by Mountford. You not
mentioned. What shall we do?"
Wednesday afternoon, the follow-
ing reply is reported to have arrived
from Mr. Beck: "Must be some mis-
take. Make them sue over again."
A summons and complaint was
served Tuesday night upon the White
Rats Actors' Union of America, White
Rats Publishing Co. and Harry
'Mountford. The United Booking
Offices was the plaintiff. Olcott,
Gruber, Bonynge & McManus, and
Maurice Goodman are the attorneys
for the United, which asks that $300.-
000 be awarded to it.
The complaint charges that Mount-
ford. in the White Rats official organ,
stated the United Booking Offices wan
a nest of thieves.
AN ALL-GOING-OUT CASE.
Chicago, June 14.
Since the announcement that Jake
Sternad had returned to his chosen
profession, his friends have been ex-
tending the glad hand of congratula-
tions and Jake has persistently claimed
that the Fourth of July fizzle was an
exceptional case.
For about four days It looked as
though Jake had the right dope, for
immediately after incorporating with
Richard Guthman, a wealthy transfer
man of this city, Jake produced his
carnival company and tent show, and
everything looked rosy for the former
agent. The carnival company reached
Decatur and went on to Peoria. Ar-
riving in Peoria Jake was met by de-
tectives who escorted him back to Dec-
atur on a charge of passing bad checks.
Jake remained in Decatur over night
at the expense of the authorities and
was released the next day.
Sternad thought Guthman had made
sufficient deposits to cover his check
book, but Guthman, failing to see any-
tmng come in, had neglected the bank
account, making it hard for Jake to
continue.
Jake's carnival company is playing
South Chicago this week; Guthman is
attending strictly to the transfer bus-
iness.
LOUIS SIMON.
Ei raged by LEW FIELDS for the principal
comedy part In his new production. "THE
WIFE HUNTERS." The announcement, to
he made later, of the female principal, should
cause a stir in theatrical circles.
OLD-TIMERS BOOKED.
The United Booking Offices has se-
lected four acts from the Colonial bill
this week, where a program of the old
stars is presented, giving each act six
weeks, to start in October. Ward and
Curran, Gus Williams, Will H. Fox,
and James and Bonnie Thornton are
the turns booked.
WAITING FOR HAPPENINGS.
Seattle, June 14.
There la a feeling of unrest among
the smaller theatres in this section.
Several managers seem to believe that
trouble between vaudeville acts and
the theatres may follow the an-
nounced date for the closing of the
White Rat books against promiscuous
applications from all performers to
become members. Ninety days were
given for this open door period. It
expired June 14.
The managers say that if any trou-
ble arises it will probably be from
Chicago westward. They anticipate
the White Rats organization may de-
mand of its members not to appear
on a program not containing all
White Rats. This would virtually
amount to an order to strike, if non-
members of the White Rats were on
a bill. The latter condition is ex-
tremely likely in any house.
Circuits now playing vaudeville in
this section are the Orpheum, Sulli-
van-Considlne and Pantages. The
Orpheum Circuit is "big time."
Trouble there is not expected. If
any strikes occur out this way, they
will probably happen on the S-C or
Pantages Circuit.
The Orpheum and Sullivan-Consi-
dine Circuits are members of the
Vaudeville Managers' Protective As-
sociation. Although Alexander Pan-
tages is listed as a member of that
association, it is reported about here
that Pantages has never bound him-
self or his theatres to it. What the
attitude of the Pantages Circuit in
the case of a strike would be is not
known.
The organization of colored artists
was again approached this week to
join the White Rats Actors Union. The
regular application blank for admit-
tance into the Rats was first present-
ed to the colored actors, but this
was found to specifically mention
"white males."
Another form of application, that
formerly in use by the Rats to per-
mit membership on probation, was
then substituted. The colored society
has about four hundred members.
They were deliberating upon the mat-
ter during the week.
Several members drew attention to
the "probation" form, which, while
it might tentatively tack their order
upon that of the Rats, would give no
voice to its members until elected to
full Rat membership. This, the col-
ored artists thought, was too indefi-
nite a provision in the agreement to
be entertained, if the request of the
Rats were to be entertained at all.
MANAGER DRISCOLL MARRIED.
Montreal, June 14.
Manager George F. Driscoll, of the
Orpheum, became the husband June
2 of Winnifred Hart, a resident of this
city, and a non-professional. Mr. and
Mrs. Driscoll left for England for the
honeymoon.
LEO EDWARDS WITH FEIST.
Monday of this week Leo Edwards
entered into a contract with Leo
Feist, the music publisher, to have
Mr. Feist place his compositions upon
the market for one year.
The connection caused some sur-
prise in the trade. Leo Edwards has
been associated with his brother, Gus,
for many years, in fact, ever since Leo
evidenced his qualifications to pose as
a composer of ultra-classical and pop-
ular melodies.
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Vol. XXIII.
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To strike or not to strike — 1b that
the question?
We haven't heen able to find out
just what is disrupting and erupting
vaudeville. The managers say that
if there is a strike, they will lose
money. They also say that the actors
will lose money as well. And the
managers add that they don't want
trouble.
Probably the actors are not yearn-
ing for trouble, either, but the man-
agers have stated their Bide much
more frankly than the actors. From
what we can glean, the actor wants
the actor unionized; wants all actors
in vaudeville to appear on the stage by
virtue of possessing a "union card,"
issued by the actors.
If there is a strike by the vaude-
ville actors, only the actors who are
working at that time can "walk out."
That seems to us a plain proposition.
And as the only actors who can lose
money are the actors who "walk out,"
the actors working when a strike Is
called will be the only actors to lose
money. That looks like another plain
proposition to us.
If the actors not working then
should say to the actors called upon
to strike; "Go ahead and walk out.
Here Is your salary while you loaf,"
then one would conclude that at least
the actors not working believed In
what they say they believe In, and
also that the actors who are working
would not lose through a strike. That
seems to us another perfectly plain
proposition.
In last week's Variety we read
what J. C. Nugent had to say to the
White Rats of America. We were Im-
pressed by the paragraph commen-
cing "From Kendall's grave and Gold-
en's exile away out there where the
sun Is going down, I hear them call-
ing — M . It conjured up a vision of
George Fuller Golden, the father of
all good White Rats, standing in the
doorway of his Calif or nian home,
looking at the east and the rising sun,
and wondering if his wondrous work
of ten or more years ago were now
to be wasted, at a time when the
actor who works does not want to
strike.
George Fuller Golden was ten or
more years ahead of his time. As
the yearn have passed and are pass-
ing, good White Rats are growing to
know that Mr. Golden was not as vis-
ionary in his ideas as the managers
long ago wanted everyone to believe.
And Golden was sincere. For any
man who is sincere, there is excuse.
He may be wrong, but the sincerity is
something. Golden wasn't wrong; he
was right — and he was sincere. Gold-
en was a man who wrote from the
heart, thought from the heart, and
talked from the heart. He was not
for self and pelf. Golden was a great
and good White Rat, the greatest of
all. Had illness not robbed him of
his health, George Fuller Golden
would have pointed out the right road
to all the good White Rats of
America.
Rot there have been other White
Rats — ready made actors — createa oy
conditions since the Golden days, al-
though, if asked, perhaps they
couldn't tell how George Fuller Gold-
en founded the White Rats.
J. C. Nugent Is an old White Rat —
and a good White Rat. As such,
and of those with intelligence and
ability to think, Mr. Nugent seems
to believe that the time has arrived
for him to speak. Mr. Nugent waited
too long. There should have been a
hundred Nugents before him. They
all knew as much as Nugent did. If
Nugent did not wait too long, at least
he waited long enough to allow any-
one else to take on the task that duty
called for.
Doty is Impelling with some men.
They see and believe In their duty. It
should be stronger with actors than
ordinary mortals. Where tempera-
ment Is supreme, the hardened men-
tality of the commercial world Is miss-
ing. So we see J. C. Nugent, a good
White Rat, at last seeing his duty.
Nugent sees his whole duty; an or-
ganization that rules by right, not by
might — that protects, establishes and
perpetuates; that Is honest, clean and
respected; that Is the Golden Rule,
for White Rats — for managers — for
vaudeville!
The managers don't enter this sub-
ject of the actor; the managers don't
belong. They are managers, and
want to run their business to make
money. To do that, they will adopt
any means, take any measures In the
protection of themselves as against
any threatened harm to their theatres.
In witness whereof, see the man-
agers who, but a short time ago. want-
ed to "put Varirty-1 out of business"
now employing Vaiukty; as an adver-
tising medium; using Varikty.'s news
columns for such comment as we
think \b for the betterment of the
situation, and In other ways probably
believing they are "using" Variety, to
gain their ends.
The managers may think they are
"using" Variety,. We will allow the
managers to "use" us to such lengths
as we believe It Is of benefit to vaude-
ville or the show business. This talk
of a strike in vaudeville is bad. It
hurts the show business, and will hurt
the. newspapers connected with It, if a
strike happens.
Then as now and always our stand
is the same — we are for Variety,. We
don't stand for the actor, and we don't
stand for the managers. We are just
standing for the welfare of the show
business, because that welfare is the
vitality of Variety..
One nnsurmoiintable difficulty with
the actor is that the actor who can't
think Is hopeless. He may try and
try, but the cells in his brain remain
battened down. His mind is fixed in
a groove. Though he may acquire a
headache in attempting to have his
thought leap over the barrier, the
groove is a manacle for his brain. And
the actor who can think, doesn't of-
ten enough. The actor with a mind
which may be made receptive should
receive both sides of the agitation,
and decide for himself. And we can
but pity the blind who permit others
to order that they read only one paper,
to prevent them knowing the other
side.
What we believe will be the result
of a strike in vaudeville Is that the
business will take a tumble two years
can not build up again. We think it
would place a blight upon the busi-
ness, and draw salaries down to a
level not contemplated by anyone
(either actor or manager) Just now.
Vaudeville isn't so very healthy. If
you think It Is, recall the new pro-
ductions you have heard about for
next season. You haven't heard of
many — or any. The managers have
been fighting "opposition" for several
years. Now they are fighting the
actors. What the managers should
be doing is to look after the enter-
tainment they offer to the public.
That same public that built up
vaudeville can pull It down again. Let
everybody tell you, If they like, that
B. F. Keith, Percy G. Williams, Wil-
liam Morris or Martin Beck "made
vaudeville what it is to-day." You
need not smile If you don't want to,
but you can take It from us that the
public made vaudeville, made It pos-
sible and what It has been — and with
the public once weaned away, show
us the Keith. Williams, Morris or
Beck who could hold vaudeville up.
The actors had better get right on
the Job, and the managers must. Let
the actor see that something new is
given to vaudeville; let the manager
take enre that his theatre offers some-
thing new. It had better be done by
both. For if it isn't, there is more
than nn equal chance that the man-
ager won't care whether the actor
strikes or not, and the actor won't
care whether he has a union card or
not — for there will be mighty few real
vaudeville houses left open.
Vaudeville has got to go ahead, or
It will fall down like lead. Neither
the manager nor the actor should
overlook, that, if vaudeville does drop
back — back to the basis of the fifty-
cent admission price B. F. Keith
started out with — the profit to the
manager, and the salary to the actor
will go back with it. As the "big
time" may be affected, so will be the
"small time." One will crowd the
other, on the downward grade, until
there is no distinct division. Actors
and manager in both of the present
sections will feel the depression.
In these times the actor and the
manager should not be battling, but
each watching himself.
Variety Is offering its columns in
order that the actor may hear the
other side, have an understanding of
where he stands, for the show busi-
ness Is not a trade nor a necessity,
vaudeville even less the latter than
the "$2 shows." Vaudeville can't
stand what trades have to. It takes
but little to drive away a profitable
patronage.
People must eat and drink, even in
warm weather. This is the warm
weather, but the people are not go-
ing to the theatre. The best thing
the actor and manager can do is to
see that the people will go to the the-
atre when the weather is not so warm.
For If the actors refuse to play In
the theatre, or the managers refuse to
keep their theatres open for the actors
to play In, who can tell what the
public may think about it — they may
be perfectly satisfied.
The humor contained within the
bringing of the libel actions this week
by the opposing sides in the vaude-
ville scrap, though humorous to the
onlookers, may be the breaking point
in the strained relations between the
United Booking Offices and the White
Rats. Which way the break will bend
cannot be forecasted. Those interest-
ed on either side, with any fun in
their frames, should appreciate the
comedy of the situation. There has
been a lot of noise; but It wasn't the
thunder Monday and Tuesday that
kept the New York Fire Department
on the Jump— It was the lightning.
We do say that above all and every-
thing else, strikes or whatnot, the
managers must look out for their
shows next season; vaudeville Is
pretty shaky.
Charles Kendall and Dorothy Dra-
per, vaudeville partners, were married
on the stage of the Bijou. Flint, Mich.,
June 9.
Smith and Campbell have been
routed in the east by Max Hart for
next season, opening in September.
Howe Stahl In "Maggie Pepper." will
open the season in New York at the
William Harris theatre (formerly
Hackett).
8
VARIETY
MR. NUGENT WANTS TO KNOW
By J. O. NUGENT
Editor "The Player":
I gave the discrepancy In market
value or earning power as an argu-
ment against the logic of uniting the
laborer whose wage might be $6 a
day to the artist who might receive
$126 a week. I avoided the obvious
extremes of perhaps one or two dol-
lars a day and several thousands a
week. I Illustrated that by pointing
out the uselessness of binding to-
gether a blade of grass and a steel
bar.
You, as editor of "The Player," re-
ply that if you were a blade of grass,
you would be glad to be bound to a
steel bar.
Do you mean by that to convey
the Idea that you are in this case a
laborer or an artist? If the strength
is in earning power, who but the ar-
tist could be aught but the steel bar.
Did you misunderstand or misrep-
resent?
I have no especial sympathy with
the censure of you, now so prevalent.
I know what it is to be popular and
unpopular. To me, you are merely a
paid employee — and I am one of those
who contribute to your salary. I want
to know whether you are a good em-
ployee, who can be trusted. I am not
at all interested in what you think of
me, as it would not Influence me, so
long as you did your work faithfully,
as long as I thought you were a com-
petent, skillful and even diplomatic
man of respectable business methods.
The fact that you came from Eng-
land, Siberia, New York, or Oswego,
or that some people praise you or
some people roast you, cuts not the
slightest figure with me, but if you
are merely tricky, wily, evasive and
shifty, and hide behind a technical
play upon words, or pusilanimous in-
sinuations, (which In the language of
the Ivory crowned means "dodging
the point"), then you are not a char-
acter to be trusted as you have been
trusted, and you have not made the
best use of a great opportunity.
If you are right, you would have
not a better friend in America than I,
but to begin with, do not refer to my
part In the history of the strike of ten
years ago. That Is a history in which
you had no part and never can have.
That was a history whose movement
at least was Intended upward. Your
agitation will become a history of a
movement which could not but be
downward, since it looks toward the
equalizing with something below It in
market value, if nothing else. Thus
you see "every little movement has a
history of its own." And do not
grin knowingly and say you never in-
tended such a thing. That will hard-
ly do now.
That you have heard me say any-
thing which remotely compares with
your editorial utterances, in what you
are pleased to term "strenuous at-
tacks upon managers" is a plain lie.
What you have "contemplated," I
have no means of knowing. More-
over, whenever I have anything stren-
uous or otherwise to say to managers,
I will say it to them, just as directly
as I say It to you. The only thing
that a manager or an actor ever said
which cut me was that I did not have
a good act. So I went out and worked
for ten years on every small and me-
dium circuit in America until I got
one. It took five years to perfect a
good act, or several of them, and five
more to convince the managers that I
had them. Now I talk to the man-
agers on the only basis that I talk to
the actors; the basis of an actor who
has a good act and knows the value
of it.
As one who will either continue to
help to employ you regardless of any-
body's enmity or will insist on your
being dispensed with, or else cease his
efforts for those who will allow you
be owned by the organisation, use up
several dollars' worth of saleable ad-
vertising space to advertise a debt of
something like $2, which you know,
would be remitted upon receipt of
proper bill for same?
What and who do you mean by your
veiled insinuation regarding "whose
typewriter did I use?" I dictated the
letter in question to the stenographer
of the Hotel Bingham, Philadelphia,
but I want to know whose typewriter
you thought I used?
Who and what do you mean by your
reference to the managers as "my new
allies" T
To those who are Interested, I will
say here that I do not consider pro-
testations of ordinary honesty neces-
sary to the innocent, but from the
editor of The Player I want a straight
yes or no, and proof of this insinua-
tion.
What did you mean by your refer-
LEO EDWARDS
Announces to the profession (most of whom he has the pleasure of knowing personally) and
especially singers of all descriptions. Including quartets, trios and duos, who have had the
benefit of his knowledge of original combinations of harmony, that he has retired from Gus
Edwards. Inc., and will use his boot efforts and talonl to further the publications of LEO
FEIST.
to represent them, I want exact and
specific answers to the following ques-
tions:
I have a paid up card of the White
Rat Actors' Union, dated March 31,
1911, signed by Junie McCree and
W. W. Waters. It Is numbered 965
and states that Brother J. C. Nugent,
of the White Rat Actors' Union of
America has paid dues up to April 1,
1911. I have never borrowed money
or transportation or any equivalent of
money from the White Rat Actors'
Union.
Why do you say in capital letters
that I "OWE MONEY TO THE
WHITE RATS ACTORS' UNION OF
AMERICA?"
Do you mean the money due for dues
since that date? If so, why does not
your bookkeeping system notify me
to that effect, and why do you, as
manager of the paper which is said to
ence to "paid advertisement"? Do
you mean that I authorized my letter
or any part of it, to be used as a paid
advertisement for anybody, or that I
had any knowledge of such a thing be-
ing done?
I have been urged to re-enter the
lodge room and take active part in
arriving at a more satisfactory state
of vaudeville affairs than exists at
present. Frankly, I don't want to
be bothered with It. I have long con-
tinued and serious illness in my fam-
ily and I have much other work to do,
and feel that I have done my bit.
While no salary position has ever been
offered me, I wish to annul certain
comment by stating that I would
never accept a salaried or other per-
manent official position In the organi-
zation at any figure, but I have a sin-
cere love for George Fuller Oolden
and would like to preserve the great
honesty of purpose Inherent In his
original Idea; also I would most cer-
tainly like to see an effective organi-
zation for the benefit of the lower
and experimental class of the busi-
ness, in which I have worked and
know the conditions well. And also,
In the highest class of the business,
so far as they are being discriminated
for or against In the eyea of the law,
so I would conceive it to be a duty to
do what little I could If officially call-
ed upon, but I would prefer not to be
called upon, owing to the press of
other matters and other work, much
of It outside of vaudeville.
I shall not consider it necessary to
do anything, however, or discuss any-
thing farther until the foregoing items
are cleared up.
I know no Individuals in a matter
of duty and at the worst, I have more
respect for Mr. Mountford than for
those who praise him to his face and
roast him In private. I simply want
this point understood.
I am talking to Mr. Mountford as
one of his employers and one who is
expected to contribute to his salary.
I want answers to my questions as
such.
I have not the slightest interest in
Mr. Monntford's personal views or
opinions of me or of anything else.
J. C. Nugent.
White Rat of America.
RUTH ST. DENIS ON THE ROOF.
William Hammerstein has engaged
Ruth St. Denis to appear in Mr. Ham-
mersteln's aerial theatre during July.
Miss St. Denis will prepare a series
of dances with special settings Includ-
ing several Hindoos for the summer
visitors to the roof.
ARCHIE LEVY RETIRES AS AGENT.
San Francisco, June 14.
Archie Levy, In the booking busi-
ness in San Francisco for twenty-six
years, has thrown up the sponge and
moved bag and baggage out of the
West Bank Building.
Things have not been coming very
good for Levy for some time. Trou-
ble concerning a license and other
things have proven too much for him.
He Is now devoting his time and ener-
gies to the management of his Rich-
mond theatre.
DOROTHY ROGERS.
Dorothy Rogers, a young and hand-
some versatile leading woman, who
has been associated with stock and
first class dramatic companies, left the
legitimate two years ago for musical
comedy, where she met with great
success.
Miss Rogers has now entered vaude-
ville with an original farcical comedy
sketch entitled "Babies a la Carte,"
supported by Sully Guard, Billie Betts
and Carl Statzer, the latter a well-
known black face comedian. Miss
Rogers will be recalled as the fea-
ture with Lasky's original company In
"At the Waldorf."
The act Is a big hit at the New
Brighton theatre this week and has
received offers of considerable time
from the United Booking Offices. The
portraits of Miss Rogers and her com-
pany are on the front page of this
Issue of Varibtt.
VARIETY
EASTERN ROUTE CHANGED.
The Insertion of the Shubert, St.
Paul, Into the Eastern Burlesque
Wheel's list of houses, has made a
change In next season's route for the
Eastern attractions. The change com-
mences with the departure from Chi-
cago. The track of travel will be
from Chicago to Milwaukee, to Min-
neapolis, to St. Paul, and then an open
week going into Omaha. After Omaha
comes Kansas City, then St. Louis,
Louisville, Cincinnati, In that order.
This reverses the travel of last season.
The week's lay-off between St. Paul
and Omaha will probably be decided
upon this week. It Is partially made
necessary through the Eastern Wheel
requiring an even number of weeks on
its route to alternate with a new at-
traction weekly between the two East-
ern houses, each, in Chicago, Boston
and Philadelphia. With the present
complement of thirty-five houses and
the same number of shows on the
Eastern, the alternation could not be
made.
J. N. Cooke, formerly manager of
the Majestic, St. Paul, who secured
the Shubert for the Eastern Wheel
shows, will also manage that house.
It is to open with the regular Wheel
season.
At the Columbia Amusement Com-
pany's offices this week it was said
that the Wheel was full, and that no
more houses would be accepted nor
would the open week in the West be
filled in.
TAYLOR MOVES TO LOUISVILLE.
Louisville, June 14.
The Eastern Burlesque Wheel the-
atre, Qayety, will have as manager,
Charles E. Taylor, ordered here by the
Columbia Amusement Co. from
Schenectady, N. Y.
Frank Hadley, the Oayety's former
manager, is ill In a New York hos-
pital.
Treasurer Gill, of the Qayety.
Schenectady, will doubtlessly be pro-
moted to the vacant office of manager
in the up-State house.
NEW WESTERN FRANCHISE.
With the acquisition of the Park,
now the Empire, Philadelphia, to the
Western Burlesque Wheel, a franchise
for a new show has been granted to
ike M. Southern and Louis J. Ober-
warth, who will put out "The Gay
Widows" next season.
Mr. Oberwarth has been identified
with James H. Curtln for several
years. He will manage the show,
which opens the regular season at the
Empire, Philadelphia.
BLUCH'S OTHER PRINCIPALS.
James Dixon and Alice Brophy will
be principals with James E. Cooper's
"Jersey Lilies" next season.
GLOBE FOR WESTERN WHEEL.
Boston, Mass., June 14.
It was reported here this week that
the Empire Circuit (Western Bur-
lesque Wheel) had secured the Globe
theatre In this city, and that they
would present their attractions there,
beginning with next season.
NO SOUTHERN TIME.
The proposed scheme to give West-
ern Burlesque Wheel attractions an
opportunity to show in Norfolk and
Richmond has fallen down. The towns
held managers who were willing to
guarantee the Western Wheel folk a
certain amount, but when a request
was entered that a bond be deposited
to cover the figure named, somehow
the thing blew over.
It was reported this week that
Charles Daniels might be appointed
resident manager of the lately acquir-
ed Park theatre, Philadelphia, to be
renamed the Empire. Mr. Daniels
formerly managed the Casino, Brook-
lyn, for the Empire Circuit Co.
BAKER AND CONNORS JOIN.
Bert Baker, late of the Marie Ca-
hlll show, and Jimmie Connors, of the
"Rentz-Santley" burlesque company,
will put on an act together for a
vaudeville showing next week.
SECURES ROCK TO STAGE.
Frank Wlesberg, of "The Star and
Garter Show," on the Eastern Burles-
que Wheel, has secured William Rock,
under a special arrangement, to stage
the production Mr. Wlesberg will
present next season.
WASHINGTON SITE SECURED.
A site has been purchased in Wash-
ington by the Empire Circuit Co.
Season after next the Western Wheel
will be In a new house there. Miner's
in Newark will open sometime in Octo-
ber, while the Empire, Baltimore, will
open Nov. 1. Until that date, the
Western shows will appear at the
Monumental In Baltimore.
UOLDENBERG'S CO.
Charles Goldenberg, with the assist-
ance of Dave Gordon, who will man-
age his show, is recruiting his Eastern
Wheel company, which 1 will retain its
former title of "Irwin's Majesties."
The following principals have been
signed: Fred Ireland, May Walsh, Ed-
na Roberts, Stevenson and Nugent,
Cecelia Weston, Nell Capron, George
C. Hardon, P. S. Miles and Margie
Catlin.
BRIGHTON'S MUSIC HALL STARTS.
The Brighton Beach Music Hall
gets under way Monday, with Charles
S. (Doc.) Breed at the helm. Mr. Breed
has been loaned to the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit by Stair & Havlin for the sum-
mer, to guide the older vaudeville
house at the beach.
Prof. Louis Reinhard will direct an
orchestra of fifteen pieces. The Music
Hall announces that a moving picture
to close the show will not be a per-
manent number on the programs this
season, a comedy sketch taking the
place of the film.
The initial program at the Music
Hall is headed by Eva Tanguay.
Others are "High Life in Jail," How-
ard, Hickey's Circus, McKay and
Cantwell, Sam J. Curtis and Co., Rem-
Drandt, and Dale and Boyle.
At the daily matinees, the Music
Hall will charge ten cents for chil-
dren accompanied by an adult.
$800,000 FOR PARK.
Philadelphia, June 14.
The deal which gives the Park
theatre, one of the houses operated
by F. G. Nixon-Nlrd linger as a two-a-
day vaudeville house, to the Empire
Circuity Co. (Western Burlesque
Wheel) for its second burlesque thea-
tre in this city, was confirmed in this
city by Mr. Nixon-Nirdlinger. The
listing of the Park as a Western
Wheel house for next season was re-
ported In Variety last week.
The purchase price is given as
1300,000, two-thirds of which was
paid In cash, the transaction being be-
tween the Nixon ft Zimmerman
Amusement Company and the Empire
Circuit Co. The Park is scheduled to
open with burlesque about Aug. 1.
It is likely that Colonel Sam M. Daw-
son, manager of the Empire Circuit's
other house here, Trocadero, will be
the manager of the Park. The latter
house is splendidly situated at Broad
street and Fairmount avenue. It is
a beautiful theatre, fully equipped
with a large stage, balcony and gal-
lery. Everything from first class at-
tractions at $1.50 to moving pictures
at five cents has been given in the
Park.
The deal for the theatre has been
hanging fire for a long time and re-
sulted from negotiations between the
two firms for a plot of ground in
West Philadelphia upon which the
Empire Company intended to build a
burlesque house. It is reported that
the Nixon & Zimmerman Co. is in
some way interested in further nego-
tiations for a theatre to be built here
and it is likely that West Philadel-
phia will be the section selected.
There is no burlesque house in that
section but several "pop" vaudeville
houses have been doing big business.
Fred O. Nixon-Nirdlinger still has
the People's, Nixon, Standard and
Cohockslnk theatres in this city. He
bought an interest in the Jumbo,
another "pop" house the past week,
and will manage the Frankford house
now building to open about Oct. 1.
The Park will close either June 17
or 24 and the offices of the Nixon-
Nirdlinger Vaudeville Agency will be
moved to the Broad street theatre.
Mr. Nlx6h-Nirdlinger has booked pas-
sage for Europe for June 27. Thomas
Dougherty, his assistant manager
sails to-day. They expect to meet in
Paris.
The Colonial, one of the theatres
the burlesque people were after,
changed hands this week, Frank
Wolfe selling out his interest to Al
White, who runs a big dancing
academy in the Colonial Building and
has a number of acts in vaudeville.
Mr. Wolfe will give all his time to
the booking business at the Taylor
& Kaufman agency.
CLIFFORD OWNS A SHOW.
Billy (Single) Clifford, after having
closed a successful trip to the Pacific
Coast with his show, "The Girl, the
Man and the Game," may decide to
play some vaudeville dates around
New York this summer.
Mr. Clifford owns the show and will
star in it again next season. He also
owns an opery house in Ohio, so Billy
is a regular manager.
THE PONGO AND LEO CASE.
In an advertisement published last
week by the Vaudeville Managers'
Protective Association, mention was
made of the Pongo and Leo case.
Investigation by a Variety represent-
ative brought out that an appeal
from a judgment rendered in favor of
Frank Melville against the act, had
been affirmed by the Appellate Term
of the Supreme Court.
The appeal was from a judgment
given to Melville In the Municipal
Court for $81.25, sued for by Mel-
ville, as the American Theatrical Ex-
change, to recover the difference be-
tween the amount Pongo and Leo
collected from a fair, $200, for a
week's engagement, and the amount
the act had contracted to play for
Melville for that week, $118.76.
No written opinion was given by
the Appellate Term, which simply af- a
firmed the judgment.
At the offices of O'Brien ft Male-
vinsky, M. L. Malevinsky stated to a
Variety: representative that he did
not consider the affirmation of the
judgment any true test of the pro-
visions embodied in the Employment
Agency Law. The smallness of the
amount involved, together with other
matters connected with the trial of
the case in the lower court, said Mr.
Malevinsky, precluded the higher
court probably from giving the ap-
peal the special consideration that
might have been wished for.
Maurice Goodman, attorney for the
United -Booking Offices, said that In
his judgment the decision, in. view
of the brief by attorneys (O'Brien ft
Malevinsky) for the defendants was
that the Appellate Term, by ignoring
the contentions set up by the defense,
practically decreed that the Employ-
ment Agency Law could not inter-
vene between contracts made.
Mr. Goodman pointed out that in
the brief submitted on behalf of
Pongo and Leo, it was set up that Mr.
Melville was a theatrical agent, at-
tempting to evade the agency law by
posing as a manager. In this way,
Melville had engaged Pongo and Leo
for $118.75 net, ($125 less five per
cent, commission), and had "sold"
the act for $200.
The defense reprinted in its brief
the clause in the agency law forbid-
ding the contracting or sub-contract-
ing, or the receipt of more than five
per cent., directly or indirectly, by
a theatrical booking agent.
The lower court had had the
Agency Law presented to It during
the trial, but declined to accept it as
against the contracts between all par-
ties, which were In evidence. Neither
would the lower court permit evi-
dence to be Introduced in proof of the
assertion that Melville was in reality
a booking agent, and had pursued the
same course in the Pongo and Leo
engagement generally followed by
booking agentH.
In his opinion, said Mr. Goodman,
the upholding of the judgment by
the higher court meant that anyone
might act as inanaser for an act,
when contracts clearly Indicated their
position, and that a manager could
not be interfered with through the
Employment Agency Law under such
conditions, provided he were not a
licensed agent.
10
VARIETY
NEW CHICAGO PRODUCTIONS
AND WESTER N OPENINGS
Coming Season Looks Promising in Windytown. Its
Own Producers Busy. List of First Attractions.
Chicago, June 14.
Producing managers here, of which
there are several, have brought in the
majority of their traveling shows af-
ter a generally successful season.
While many are still out of town
dodging the heat, plans are formulat-
ing for the launching of next season's
attractions.
At the Mort H. Singer offices the
record of his six shows recently clos-
ed disclose the biggest winner on the
season as "The Flirting Princess," in
which Harry Bulger was the star.
Next is "Miss Nobody from Star land"
(Olive Vail featured); "The Goddess
of Liberty" also won a nice profit.
This piece will be reloaded by Mr.
Singer next season as will "The Gold-
en Girl," "Honeymoon Trail," "A
Stubborn Cinderella," and "The Time,
Place and Girl." The last three nam-
ed were leased attractions this season
and were decided money makers.
Mr. Singer's efforts the coming sea-
son will be confined to "The Heart-
breakers" (new musical comedy now
running at the Princess), "The Flirt-
ing Princess," "Miss Nobody From
Starland" and "The Prince of To-
night." Henry Woodruff is to be
starred in the latter, while in the
other two plays Harry Bulger and
Olive Vail will be depended on. All
will open sometime in August and
are booked over the usual Singer ter-
ritory in the middle west and through
to the coast.
"The Heartbreakers" will be con-
tinued at the Princess for a run. Upon
closing there, it will be sent on the
road through the same territory.
George Damerel will share the stellar
honors in this piece with Sallie Fisher,
provided Miss Fisher remains with the
show. Her engagement beyond the
Chicago run Is not yet a certainty.
Harry Askln has no definite an-
nouncement ready, but it is expected
that he will devote his attention to a
new production. It is understood
Askln is negotiating with several play-
wrights for a new piece. His "The
Sweetest Girl in Paris" enjoyed a
healthy run at the La Salle Opera
House last season, and as a road show
shouiu prove a winner this year. "The
Girl I Love" will also be sent out
from this office sometime in August.
Ed. Rose, author of "The Rosary,"
has written another play of the same
nature, "The Rock of Ages." Rowland
& Clifford will send one company with
the latter over the Stair ft Havlin
time, playing the "dollar houses." Six
"Rosary" companies will also go out.
Two will be Stair & Havlin attrac-
tions. The other four companies will
play one night stands.
Gaskell & McVitty will send out
another "Rosary" company again this
season, also one company each of
"Rosalind at Red Gate," and "Bar-
riers Burned Away." The firm is pre-
paring for a one-night stand trip of
"The Servant In the House" through
the middle west. "The House Next
Door" will also be sent out by them,
playing the one-nighters between Chi-
cago and the coast.
The United Play Co. (formerly call-
ed The George Amusement Co.) of
which George Peck, George Gatts and
George Sackett are the proprietors,
have abandoned "The Climax" and
"Paid in Full." It will turn attention
next season to "The Third Degree,"
"The Lion and the Mouse," and a
stock company at the Warrington the-
atre, Oak Park (a suburb of Chi-
cago). Grace Hay ward, wife of Man-
ager Gatts of the Warrington, will be
the star. Both are now in Europe
at work on a comedy drama. If com-
pleted in time it may be produced by
the United Co.
For several years the office of W.
W. Mann has been conspicuous for
its activity In the producing line.
There will be no shows sent out from
that office next season. Mann will
lease his plays hereafter, having made
arrangements already to lease the
"Tempest and Sunshine" show for
which four companies are being re-
hearsed. "As Told in the Hills" has
also been leased out for one company.
Mann still has about ten more shows,
all on the market for angels.
Harry Scott, another producer, has
tired of the managerial end. He will
allow others to risk their coin
next season on his "Ma's New Hus-
band," "The Girl from the U. 8. A.,"
and "The Wizard of Wise land."
Jones ft Crane will direct road com-
panies of "The Yankee Doodle Boy,"
"Weary Willie Walker" and "The
Wolf," all one-nlghters through the
west.
M. H. Norton, a down-state pro-
ducer, Is preparing to launch two
companies of "The Missouri Girl," a
standard attraction over the one-night
route.
Chicago, June 14.
Next season's list of Chicago's legiti-
mate attractions is near complete
now.
Early in September "The Seven
Sisters" will make way for Harry Shel-
don's "The Havoc," at Power's.
Henry Miller will be the star.
At the Olympic, Eddie Foy is slat-
ed to appear in "The Girl from the
Folies Bergere."
The Garrick is expected to bring
back "The Chocolate Soldier" for a
'return run.
"The Pink Lady," another musical
show will be seen at the Colonial, and
by the first of September, Harry As-
kin will have produced his new play
for the La Salle Opera House, In
which Alexander Carr is to star.
"The Little Rebel," with Dustln and
William Farnum as co-stars, will fol-
low "Little Miss Fix-It" at the Chi-
cago Opera House, while "The Affair
in the Barracks." by C. M. S. McClellan
will be the attraction at the Grand
Opera House.
At McVicker'H, "The Deep Purple"
will be seen for its second appearance,
in this city, and the Cort promises
"An Everyday Man" with Thomas
Ross In the title role.
The reopening of the Lyric will find
"The Kiss Waltz," a musical show
new to this country.
The Blackstone announces Blanche
Bates in Avery Hopwood's "Nobody's
Widow" for its fall feature.
The patrons of the Illinois will see
Maud Adams in "Chantecler."
Mort Singer's "Heart Breakers,"
looks good for an indefinite engage-
ment, at the Princess, probably lasting
until late next season.
New York successes due here later
on, are "The Concert," "The Spring
Maid," "Everywoman," "Excuse Me,"
Joseph Gaites' "Thais," "The Faun,"
with William Faversham, and "As a
Man Thinks," the new Augustus
Thomas play with John Mason.
HAZEL ROBERTSON.
A Follea Bergere beauty.
BRADY dFFICE QUIET.
William A. Brady has laid off the
major portion of his office help for
the summer. This is almost an extra-
ordinary proceeding on the part of
one of the larger producing managers
and heretofore unheard of. It is the
usual custom to devote the summer
months to preparation of the sinews
of war for the coming season. Under
the new Brady scheme, the work of
laying out the season's work will have
to be done within a week or so of the
regular season's opening.
The "blue envelope" was handed
out the latter part of last week, which
stated that there would be nothing
doing until about Aug. 1.
Mr. Brady has in contemplation, it
is said, a summer tour of female min-
strels, similar to the presentment at
the Hudson theatre recently for the
benefit of the Professional Women's
League. He plans to present as many
big musical comedy and vaudeville
female stars as are available, playing
a fortnight in New York and one and
two nights on the road, the entire
tour to consume not over six weeks.
SAVAGE TO HAVE FOURTEEN.
Preparatory to the homecoming of
Henry W. Savage, which will occur
within the next few weeks, there is a
tremendous amount of activity in the
Savage offices on West 45th street.
On Mr. Savage's return the work of
production of no less than three new
pieces will begin immediately. The
new shows first scheduled for produc-
tion are "The Million," "The Boy
Blue" and "The Girl of the Golden
West."
In all there will be fourteen attrac-
tions on the market next season, all
bearing the Savage trademark. There
will be three companies of "Excuse
Me," two of "Everywoman," "The
Prince of Pi 1 sen," "The Great Name,"
"The Divorce Fund," "The Grape
Girl" and "The Lieutenant's Ward,"
in addition to those already named.
"The Divorce Fund," "The Lieu-
tenant's Ward" and "The Grape Girl"
are also to be produced for the first
time in the country.
On top of this roster, the headquar-
ters here has received word that Mr.
Savage has obtained the American
rights for several Continental success-
es. Whether these will be staged in
America this season is problematical.
The Savage office has announced a
number of engagements for next sea-
son. Mr. Savage cabled from the
other side that he had secured the ser-
vices of Leon de Souza for the part of
Dick Johnson (Ramerrez) in the Eng-
lish version of Puccini's "The Girl of
the Golden West." Richard P. Back-
ing has also been engaged for this
piece. He will have the role of Trln,
and understudy Mr. De Souza.
For the Western company of "Ex-
cuse Me" have been engaged Frederic
Macklyn, for the principal role, Jac-
queline Blaney, an English actress for
"Mrs. Jimmle Wellington," and Vivian
Blackburn for "Mrs. Whitcomb." Miss
Blackburn is now in "Everywoman" as
"Vanity."
For the company of "Everywoman,"
scheduled to open in Chicago during
the latter part of September, Harry
Braham and Nestor Lennon have been
signed. Mr. Braham has been as-
signed to the role of Snuff. Mr.
Lennon Is to portray "Wealth."
FROM THE WINTER GARDEN.
Several of the vaudeville attrac-
tions who helped along the show at
the Winter Garden are about to re-
turn from whence they came.
Stella Mayhew and BUlee Taylor
are a couple who have authorized
Mike Bentham to book them as a
"team."
Dorothy Jardon is another. Miss
Jardon will appear as a "single."
Miss Mayhew and Mr. Taylor have
set |1,000 upon their joint vaudeville
services; so has Miss Jardon, all alone.
CONCERT ON CENTURY ROOF.
Elliott Schenck, the musical di-
rector at the New Theatre, New York,
will give a series of orchestral con-
certs this summer on the roof of the
renamed Century Theatre. The New
or Century Theatre Roof has not be-
fore been opened.
Mabel Kendall was married to Harry Hart is now sole manager of
Clarence Gordan Prouty June 7, In the Consolidated Booking Exchange,
New York. Cincinnati.
VARIETY
ii
TWO DIVISIONS NOW ROUTED
BY UNIT ED BOOK ING OFFICES
14 "Big" and 28 "Small" Houses Classified, of the
United Booking Offices List. Temple,
Rochester, in Second Division.
In the routes for next season, now
being prepared by tbe United Booking
Offices, appear fourteen theatres pay-
ing the high salary mark, and twenty-
eight houses for which a "cut" is
asked.
In the latter classification occurs
the new Keith Theatre at Toledo;
Proctor's, Newark, and the Temple,
Rochester. Heretofore the J. H.
Moore Theatre, at Rochester, has been
booked jointly with the other Moore
house (Temple) at Detroit, both
going on the record as first-grade
houses. Percy O. Williams' new
Bush wick Theatre (Brooklyn), open-
ing with next season. Is also in the
second class. Of the six theatres in
Greater New York managed by Mr.
Williams, and which will play first-
class vaudeville next season, three will
pay the top figure. The others will
be rated as "small big time."
The first-grade houses on the
United lists are:
Keith's, Philadelphia Orpheum, Brooklyn
Keith's, Boston Sbea's, Buffalo
Keith's (Hippodrome), Shea's, Toronto
Cleveland Temple, Detroit
Fifth Avenue, New Grand O. H., Pitts-
York burg
Colonial, New York Maryland, Baltimore
Alhambra, New York Chase's, Washington
Hammersteln'i, New
York
Those in the second grade are:
Keith's, Toledo Qreenpolnt, Brooklyn
Keith's, Columbus Bushwick, Brooklyn
Keith's, Providence Temple, Rochester
Keith's, Syracuse Richmond
Poll Circuit (7) Atlanta
Wilmer * Vincent Clr- Proctor's, Newark
cult (4) Lawrence, Mass.
Canadian Circuit (3) New Bedford, Mass.
Bronx, New York Lynn, Mbbs.
Other theatres booked by the
United engage turns at any old figure.
These are the Hudson, Union Hill,
Dockstader's, Wilmington, (Del.) and
Young's Pier, Atlantic City, known
as "try-out" houses (theatres where
acts appear for the first time).
• The change of grade from first to
second for the Temple, Rochester, has
been brought about by Carl Lothrop,
general manager of the two Moore
houses. Agents say that if "Jimmy"
Moore still held the reins, the Temple
would have remained in the first div-
ision.
While many protests are heard
against Keith's, Providence (owned
by E. F. Albee) ; Proctor's, Newark,
and Keith's, Syracuse, from being in-
cluded in the second grade, the dic-
tum of E. F. Albee (general manager
of these theatres as well as of the
I'nited agency), is accepted. Mr.
Albee's own house (Keith's, Provi-
dence) is rated as one of the blggo3t
winners in vaudeville in the country.
Keith's, Syracuse, did a big and steady
business last season. Proctor's, New-
ark, lost all opposition over a year
ago, and has had Newark, the largest
and liveliest city in New Jersey, all to
itself, excepting a few "small time"
houses.
In submitting offers of routes to
acts, agents have found that the dif-
ference between the grades run from
|25 to $100. on a salary within $1,000
weekly. Over $1,000 the difference
varies. All the "small big time" can-
not use acts of the highest price.
Through this and other reasons agents
point to the inconsistency of Law-
rence, Lynn and New Bedford being
called upon to pay the same salary
that Providence and Newark do.
About seventy-five routes, it is said,
will be Issued for next season through
the United agency by July 1. The
routes so far given out have been sat-
isfactory as regards "jumps," but two
or three instances on the list calling
for unusual transportation. These
are offset by the gathering of the New
York time in one group, and the con-
tinuity of the Poll Circuit booking in
New England.
NO PAY WHEN IT RAINS.
Chicago, June 14.
A clause in the Illinois State form
of contract has started considerable
discussion among the Chicago vaude-
ville agents.
The clause states "Said manager
shall not pay for services not rendered
by artist by reason of any theatre
above mentioned being closed through
fire, act of God, public enemy, public
authority, or for any reason beyond
the control of said manager."
Last week C. E. Rowe, who owns a
theatre at Flint, Mich., booked
through the Theatre Booking Corpor-
ation, deducted one day's salary from
each act on his bill, claiming that be-
cause of a thunderstorm the airdome
was not open. When asked to explain
his action he referred the artists to
the above clause in the contracts. Up
to date no one has commenced action
for the deducted amounts. In the
opinion of attorneys here, the Flint
manager acted entirely within his au-
thority.
At present there are about thirty
airdomes under the jurisdiction of the
Illinois State law. Provided this clause
stands as it reads, there is every rea-
son to believe that the managers will
go behind it in case of rain. At this
time of year there are at least one or
two rain storms a week, which oblige
the open air houses to shut down tem-
porarily.
AHKXTK WEEDING OUT.
Chicago, June 14.
Closely following Little Barbour,
the big booker, who lately deserted
the booking business to enter vaude-
ville, comes Billy Elwood, a former
Southern agent. Elwood is offering
his wares to the patrons of the Tuttle
Circuit.
There are still left several agents
around Chicago who are eligible for
the vaudeville stage.
RESERVED BEATS FREE.
The "small time" Roof Garden atop
the American theatre has been Invit-
ing the citizens of New York to enjoy
a reserved seat free, and view the
vaudeville performance given up
there.
The first week the American Roof
opened this season, invitations were
sent out to the "Blue List." That list
had been employed by the Morris Cir-
cuit as the addresses of the elite, to
which were forwarded notifications of
"classy" openings at the American in
its "big time" days.
The Loew Circuit went that system
one better for the Roof show. Invita-
tions were mailed containing the in-
formation that by application before
7 p. m., reserved seats would be held,
free of charge.
Although in the "Blue List," most
of those accepting the invitations se-
lected Saturday and Sunday nights as
the occasion of their visit. Some-
one in the managerial offices had for-
gotten to except these two evenings,
the only ones in the week when the
American top is assured of a crowd,
and the nights when the "no paper"
rule is always in effect.
Invitations for last week were re-
ceived by some people through their
newsdealers. (The invitations did not
include free lemonade.)
ON VELVET TWICE?
Joe Vion's brother, C. J. Vion has
corralled three houses in the State of
York and is out with "three sheets,"
reduced to handbill size announcing
the opening of his chain of amuse-
ment places.
Since Joe Vion landed on velvet
with his window-sash invention, his
brother figures on a harvest with his
picture houses.
For a period of four months, C. J.
has leased the Firemen's Opera
House, Monroe, N. Y. and will pre-
sent pictures there two nights a week
beginning Wednesday, June 14.
Vion will also run pictures at
Nearn's Opera House in Central Val-
ley and at the Improvement Com-
pany's Hall, Highland Mills. The
prices will be 10-20.
HA 8 THE REST OF BAYONNE.
The Bayonne Opera House is now
under the direction of Feiber & Shea,
who annexed the theatrical remainder
of the city the other day. The firm
has the Bijou, Bayonne, upon their
hands. Next season "pop" vaudeville
will be presented at the Opera House.
If any one has an idea what to do
with the Bijou under the circum-
stances, Feiber & Shea will thankfully
receive the suggestion. They have
been considering a plan to. use the
Bijou next season as a storage place
for their "Sunday" receipts at the
Grand Opera House, New York.
CHURCHILL ENTIRELY OUT.
Chicago, June 14.
E. P. Churchill, former owner of the
Temple, Grand Rapids, and the Main
Street theatre, Peoria, and at one time
a prominent booking agent here has
left vaudeville. He is interested in an
electrical company.
A PARK DISASTER.
Baltimore, June 14.
The owners of Electric Park dis-
trained last week August Fennemann,
manager and proprietor for rent.
The Park was closed temporarily,
resuming later in the week. The
vaudeville acts, booked through the
Loew Agency, were up against it. Ed.
Bloom made a hurry trip to town to
straighten out the tangle. How well
he succeeded could not be learned, but
it is said that no more of the Loew
acts will play the park.
Much sympathy is expressed for
Fennemann, who is a hustler and for
several years cleaned up well at the
Suburban each summer.
Toward the end of last season he
took over Electric Park and the Sub-
urban went into the hands of Fred.
Halsted.
It is reported that Electric Park and
contents will be shortly sold under
the hammer.
The above Is a reproduction of the eenaa-
tlonal drawing powers of
JOE FANTON'S AWAKENING ATHLETES.
Now Playing Sulllvan-Consldlne Circuit.
I'nder the management of C. W. BOSTOCK.
FOREIGN ACT LOSES.
The Lizetts, acrobats, who brought
suit against the Bijou Circuit Co.,
(Feiber & Shea), claiming the latter
failed to live up to their contract as
made per agreement with Paly San-
ders while Paly was abroad this last
time, lost their case last week when
the court decided that Sanders was
not the authorized agent of the
Feiber-Shea Company at time the con-
tracts were arranged.
Another action has grown out of the
Sanders' trip abroad. Heyn Brothers,
acrobats, have filed suit through M.
Strassman against the Bijou Company
on the same complaint as the Lizetts
made. The Heyn Brothers sued
Feiber & Shea a month ago, but were
beaten in court. Claiming to have
discovered new evidence which will
have an important bearing on the
present suit, the Heyns are suing
again. The amount is around $300.
E. .1. Tetlow will appear for the de-
fendants when the trial comes to an
issue next Tuesday in the Ninth Dis-
trict Municipal Court.
The Alhambra Roof will remain
closed this summer.
Nonette arrived in New York (from
England) Wednesday.
Henry Miller left the Alhambra
program Monday evening, his voice
falling. Wills and Hassan filled In
the vacancy for the remainder of the
week.
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VARIETY
AROUND THE WORLD FOR EVA?
In the announcement sent out by
the Brighton Beach Music Hall on lta
opening next Monday, It is stated in
reference to Eva Tanguay, the head-
liner of the first program at the sea-
side house, that the Brighton engage-
ment will be her only one at the beach
tLis summer, as she is soon to start
on a two-year tour of the world.
Three thousand dollars is the price
the Music Hall is paying Eva Tanguay
for the week's engagement. Some ob-
jection was entered against the United
Booking Offices placing its approval
upon the raise in Miss Tanguay's
usual vaudeville salary, but the pro-
test brought no result, a contract be-
tween the management and the artist
having been duly entered into.
Miss Tanguay is one of the seven
acts in vaudeville on either side of
the ocean to have received $3,000 or
more in vaudeville, and one of the
two "single" turns among the seven.
Harry Lauder is the other "single,"
he receiving $3,500 weekly on his last
visit to America. ,
The five other acts reaching the
amount (each with a company), were
Rejane ($3,500) and Bernhardt ($4,-
000), (both in London); Gertrude
Hoffmann and Adeline Genee ($3,000
each) on this side. The Beecham
Opera Co., a large organization, lately
appearing at the Palladium, London,
received $5,000 weekly, appearing in
a turn occupying less than thirty min-
utes. In the third week, the - Com-
pany was cancelled after a Monday
matinee. The program at the Palla-
dium the first week the Beecham com-
pany appeared cost the management
$12,000 in salaries. Martin Harvey,
the English actor, was another feature
of that program.
JOE HOWARD IS GONE.
Joe Howard has gone to England.
No one knows when he will return.
Mr. Howard sailed last week, after
finding he could not dispose of his
transportation.
Mr. Howard travelled first-class.
Byrd Dougherty, who accompanied
him, went second-class. Mr. Dough-
erty is a pianist. It is thought by
their friends at home that the couple
will appear as a "two-man-piano-act"
on the other side. It is not improb-
able, though, according to the friends,
that Howard and Dougherty will or-
ganize an around-the-world company,
perhaps taking two or three years be-
fore returning to the States.
Mrs. Howard (Mabel Barrison) is
in a private sanitarium at Cranford,
N. J. Before leaving Howard is re-
ported to have said that England was
the only place left for him to work in,
and that he needed money. Howard
claimed he could obtain nothing to do
in New York, while he could not well
attempt locating something in Boston
or Chicago without calling down a
horde of creditors upon himself.
ENGAGED FOR "NO. 3" CO.
Chicago, June 14.
Newbold and Gribben, at the Majes-
tic this week, have been engaged by
Werba & Luescher to go out with the
"No. 3" "Spring Maid" company. Mr.
Newbold will play the principal com-
edy role in the musical comedy.
WORKING UNDER THE SCALE.
St. Louis, June 14.
Delmar Garden has had three bands
in a hurry. About a week ago, the
Musicians' Union alleged Fermi's was
playing for less than the scale. He was
fined $1,000 and his thirty-one men
$50 each. They paid, and Verano's
band came in Wednesday. Verano was
suspended on a similar charge. All
were reinstated, but left town on short
notice, leaving the garden bandleas.
Bauffuno's Band was obtained on a
rush order and since the local union
men have been on the Job, no trouble
is reported.
President Jannoupoulo stated his
contract was according to scale, but
the union committee claimed to have
affidavits to the contrary.
TINNEY CLOSES ROAD SHOW.
Chicago, June 14.
Frank Tinney's Road Show came
to an abrupt end, after a life of forty-
nine days, when the comedian last
week wired Edna Davenport, who
managed the show for Tinney, to close
down at Council Bluffs.
While Tinney did not lose any great
amount, it did not require a suit case
for Miss Davenport to bring home the
profits.
KATHLEEN CLIFFORD
At the Follea Bergere.
VAUDEVILLE AT LONG BRANCH.
Commencing next Monday, Free-
man Bernstein will take hold of the
West End Casino, Long Branch, offer-
ing the summer colony vaudeville of
the best Bernstein brand.
Mr. Bernstein's local venture, the
exhibition of vaudeville and moving
pictures at Shanley's old restaurant,
near the 4 2d street corner, started
Monday of this week, but was imme-
diately suspended when Building in-
spectors appeared.
Everyone who knew wondered how
Freeman managed to secure the old
store from the Astors, without de-
positing a few guarantees for the
rental.
> "WALLINGORD" HAS RECORD.
"Get Rich Quick Wallingford," the
George M. Cohan comedy, which is
holding forth at the Cohan theatre,
holds the record for the length of
engagement in New York City for
the season of '10-'ll. The show has
been in Gotham forty weeks and has
been presented for S18 consecutive
performances.
PANTAGES* OAKLAND SITE.
San Francisco, June 14.
It is announced by Alexander Pan-
tages that a location in Oakland has
been secured for an addition to his
circuit of vaudeville theatres. Work
is to shortly commence on a house
which will seat 2,000 people.
Ground will be broken tomorrow
on the site of the new Pantages thea-
tre in San Francisco.
A MORALITY SKETCH.
The success of "Everywoman," has
brought a new morality sketch en-
titled "Everybody," by Peter G. Piatti
into the vaudeville limelight and man-
agers and newspaper men were per-
mitted to see a dress rehearsal of the
piece at the New Amsterdam opera
house Wednesday afternoon.
The principal characters are:
Everybody, R. Campbell Travers;
Work, Frank Sargent; Honesty, Frank
I. Frayne; Advice, John Saunders;
Shirk, Hayden Clifford; Future, Mil-
ton Nobles, Jr.; Sport, Frank Sargent;
Pleasure, Katherine Scott; Luck, Ade-
laide Matthews; Fortune, Miss Mat-
thews.
The sketch is in three phases, the
first being a street at the luncheon
hour, a pool room at the pleasure
hour, a street again at the darkest
hour, and an office, the future hour.
It was staged under the personal di-
rection of Legal Robinson.
CHURCH AGAINST NEW HOUSE.
Norfolk, June 14.
A peculiar situation has arisen in
Richmond bearing on the site and
erection of a new theatre for Jake
Wells and his associates.
The church people are the power
behind the throne in Richmond. When
Henry S. Wallersteln signed a con-
tract with Jake Wells for the erection
of a new theatre at Eighth and Grace
streets, Richmond, the church people
rose in arms and endeavored to have
an injunction issued restraining either
of the parties to the contract from
proceeding.
The situation has been strained to
the bursting point by the church peo-
ple falling to secure an injunction.
They are attempting to have a law
passed prohibiting the erection of a
theatre, within 150 feet of any place
of worship.
The lease on the proposed theatre
is for a term of years at $12,000 per
annum.
Both Mr. Wallersteln and Mr. Wells
Intend carrying out their contract, Mr.
Wallersteln maintaining that upon the
completion of his building his contract
with Wells is filled, and it is up to
him to fight the proposed ordinance,
while Mr. Wells claims that if the
building is completed, he can occupy
it for the specific purpose named in
his agreement with Wallersteln, name-
ly, a theatre.
"COLORED** HOUSE FROST.
Baltimore, June 14.
After one week as a negro theatre
the Savoy closed Saturday night. The
attendance was poor, with no pros-
pects. The house is still under lease
to Basil Jackson, and may open in the
fall with stock.
FIRST COASTER VICTIM.
Chicago, June 14.
Chicago's first summer park victim
met his death at "White City" last
week, when Jacob Hansen was hurled
to death from the "New Ride." In-
vestigations were immediately started
by the Coroner, the Police Department
and the Building Department. The
park authorities allege that Hansen
met his death while standing in the
car, when he waa struck by a project-
ing post.
The "New Ride" is the strongest
thriller in Chicago, having a seventy-
foot drop at a sharp angle.
.— •
Boston, June 14.
The Revere Selectmen at a special
meeting last Friday morning, voted
to suspend indefinitely the license of
"The Derby Racer" roller coaster at
Revere Beach, owing to the probably
fatal Injury to Oscar F. Young, as-
sistant manager and treasurer of the
coasters, who was thrown off of one
of the cars. The accident is the third
serious one on the coaster within a
month.
On a sharp curve, Young, who had
taken the place of a guard for one
trip, turned about to caution a young
woman behind him. As he did so, the
train lurched sideways and he was
pitched head first out of the side of
the car and fell under the wheels of
the second car, which passed over his
legB and abdomen.
Young was rushed to the Frost
Hospital in Chelsea. It was found
that both legs were broken and the
right leg was so badly crushed that
immediate amputation was necessary.
GETS A "TEAM** CHEAP.
Atlantic City, June 14.
The Vaudeville Comedy Club has
rented the theatre at Young's Pier for
the week of July 24, and will present
an all-star program.
Among the features — In fact what
is believed will be the most import-
ant feature — is the engagement for
the sum of one dollar, of George M.
Cohan and William Collier, as a
"team."
SEVEN WEEKS IN VAUDEVILLE.
Cleveland, June 12.
Helen Fell, of this city, married
William Scheer, a vaudeville actor,
seven weeks ago. He has been noti-
fied she la going to get a divorce.
Scheer met Miss Fell at a dancing
party in Cleveland, when appearing at
the Grand. At the end of the week
she eloped with him. Since the elope-
ment the actor has been booked solid
at the home of his father-in-law. It
looked like an indefinite engagement
until the girl's father cancelled, and
refused to book a return.
MORE VAUDEVILLE.
Lawrence, Mass., June 14.
The new theatre, opened last fall
by Mayer ft Morris, has been secured
by Dr. Alexander L. Siskind who, it
is understood has leased the property
to Connolly ft Frankel, Inc., of Lynn,
Mass. They also control the Central
theatre in that city.
Vaudeville is proclaimed as the
policy of the new proprietors.
VARIETY
13
London, June 4.
Several attempts have been made
to persuade Connie Ediss to go into
vaudeville. Contracts have rained In
upon her, but she has not been able
to accept any, as she Is tied for a
period to George Edwardes who will
shortly place her in a new musical
play. The want of such an artiste In
vaudeville on this side is very badly
felt. When I asked her if she was
finished with New York Miss Ediss
replied "No! No!" By no means;
Dear Old New York, I am already
longing to be back there."
II. G. Knowles was to have opened
Monday night at the Palladium. Dif-
ficulties arose as to his position on
the bill, and because of the fact that
the management desired to do things
which Knowles contends were not in
the contract. The affair culminated
in a "scene," during which Knowles
tore up his contract. Singularly
enough Knowles fixed to open the fol-
lowing Monday at the Coliseum.
Harry Houdini leaves in a week
for home where he will take a very
considerable rest. His work In the
Halls has brought him down consider-
ably in weight. His latest invention
is a device like a water tank, in which
he is fixed head-downwards, and his
feet manacled as In the old fashioned
stocks. He produced this at South-
ampton and in order to properly pro-
tect it from the plagiarists had a little
play built around it. The presenta-
tion was a private one, such as is
given of all copyright performances
of plays licensed by the Lord Cham-
berlain.
Leo Maase has just returned from
Paris and reports having booked a
number of American acts in Berlin,
Vienna, Copenhagen and the French
capital. He will remain in London
over the Coronation, keeping a look-
out for anything suitable for the
States. There were many interested
listeners to his account of the suc-
cess of the cabaret idea in New York,
but none of the managers is disposed
to adopt the notion for London, chief-
ly because the condition of the licens-
ing laws over here stand in the way.
The nearest they ever get to the
Cabaret in London is the impromptu
concerts arranged in the foreign
clubs,
Upon the publication of the newt
that I was to join the staff of
Variett letters and telegrams reached
me from all parts of the coun-
try. Most of them were of a con-
gratulatory character, a few took
the form of surprised Inquiry. I take
this opportunity of thanking all those
who wrote or wired and of assuring
them that they will be welcome al-
ways at the office.
A curious proposition was put to
W. C. Fields a few days ago. One
of London Hippodrome booking staff
asked him how he would like a years
engagement at that hall. Fields says
if the offer comes in writing he will
he inclined to accept and make his
home in England.
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above, will be promptly forwarded.
right with his musical comedy-cum-
magical show in the theatres. It was
pretty poor stuff and apart from his
illusions, the public refused to get
excited. Goldin is now back in the
halls with a mixed offering. He has
been engaged to take the place of
Lafayette at the Alhambra, Paris, the
coming fall. This was a date for
which Lafayette had been angling for
two years.
Olga l'etrowa who will appear at
the Folies Bergere, New York, at the
end of July is a novelty performer of
a unique kind. She sings in several
languages and is strong on mild cari-
cature. Among other things she
gives an idea of a French woman sing-
ing in English for the first time, sug-
gesting at an early view of Fougere.
Her big hit, however, is a number
called "Expressions," in which she
makes great use of facial contortion.
When I saw Mosher, Hayes and
Mosher in Germany I wrote that they
would make good in England, but 1
did not expect them to cause such a
disturbance as happened at the Al-
hambra the opening night. The Al-
hambra audience is not noted for its
warmth, but it let itself loose for
once when the three boys got busy
with the combinations on one wheel.
The cyclists took several bows before
the curtain fell and the applause was
so persistent that they had to come
out and bend some more. Those
comedy Jumps of the black face
member onto the shoulders of the
other were the big scream.
Horace Goldin has failed to hit It
Sir Edward Moss is recovering
splendidly from the effect of the opera-
tion recently performed on him for
appendicitis. It would not surprise
anyone in the inner circle of vaude-
ville here if the King gave Sir
Edward a baronetcy (the next high-
est rank to the one he holds already).
The situation here in vaudeville is
at present somewhat uncertain.
There has been a tremendous over-
stocking of acts and most of the syn-
dicates would be glad to unburden
heavily. On one tour they are using
a variety of means to cut down the
number of their liabilities. This is
practically a new phase of the busi-
ness here, if we except one circuit.
The custom Is growing, however, and
If this summer turns out as hot as it
promises, we shall see many artists
cheated out of their just dues. The
failure to send in bill matter within
the prescribed period is fatal to all,
except the money magnates.. Among
those who recently suffered was T. E.
Dunville. In justice to the circuit
managers it should be stated that un-
der present conditions they cannot
possibly take enough money to pay
expenses unless the chief attractions
be specially big stuff, and big "stuff"
is getting scarcer all the time.
The start made by Stoddart and
Hynes at the Metropolitan, where they
topped, was good enough to encourage
them to stay over here a while, but
they cannot take a big place on the
principal time. Their act, whilst being
to some extent artistic, is altogether
too quiet to be appreciated at its true
worth by the audiences here. Their
scenery was not quite what you would
expect to find at His Majesty's Theatre
and the small drop seen through the
transparency at the finish was like a
weather-beaten Christmas card. Cher-
ubims are all right in their way, but
you have to see that they are painted
the right shape to get the real effect.
In the reorganization of the Sherek-
Hraff concern, the latter has taken C.
M. Ercole for Paris, E. Rottembourg
and J. Hayman for London, and Clif-
ford Fischer for New York.
The failure to discover the will of
the late Lafayette is causing some
queer talk. It cannot be credited that
a man with such extraordinary busi-
ness acumen as "T. G." undoubtedly
possessed could have overlooked so
important a duty. All the places
where Lafayette was known to have
stored goods and papers have been
searched and researched, but nothing
more than the draft copy of the will
prepared some months ago has been
found. Someone has said that Lafay-
ette undoubtedly did make a will, but
no evidence In support of this can be
obtained. The brother, Neuberger,
took out administration papers and
journeyed to Edinburgh with William
Grossman to take possession of the ef-
fects of the dead actor.
The survivors of the Lafayette Com-
pany are at present engaged in a per-
formance which purports to be the
Travesty Band section of the perform-
ance. The only notice which it gets
from the public is one prompted by
sympathy. The performance itself
lacks that ginger and distinction which
only the originator of the idea could
put into it.
Alan Young, who was booking man-
ager of the MosB-Stoll office just be-
fore the split came, leaves Wimble-
don to manage the new hall at Pres-
ton.
It is generally believed that "Clas-
sical" dancing is on the verge of per-
manent death. It is being killed by
the introduction of amateurs with
queer sounding names. Usually the
harder the name is to pronounce the
more likely Is an engagement to he
forthcoming. I suspect that the play-
ing of some of the recent aspirants to
"classical" honors at the London Col-
iseum is the desire on the part of Mr.
Stoll to give that particular class of
entertainment its final knockout. No
one will regret the more than overdue
demise.
The Russian Ballet craze has not
aroused all the interest the promoters
had hoped. Inevitable comparisons
are made between the present ballets
and those which were seen two years
ago at the Coliseum. Yet we hear
that at least half a dozen Russian and
French dancers are about to be en-
gaged for the West End.
Brice and King, making their first
appeal in England at the Tivoll, will
have no difficulty in getting as much
time as they want over here. Nothing
daintier, crisper or cleaner has been
done in London for some time. Despite
a little vocal weakness on the part of
Miss Brlce, the act went home with
great certainty, and the "Dixie" num-
ber, in which they both participate,
aroused the Tivoll audience. They will
return to New York in the course of
a few weeks to take up their time on
that side. But they will surely re-
turn.
Marie Fenton did not make a very
good choice of songs for her opening
at the Palace, in addition to which she
was on rather early. Considering this
Miss Fenton did not do badly. The se-
lection of songs by American artists
appearing for the first time on this
side is a matter of the utmost im-
portance.
There is an epidemic of patriotism
in the London music halls. Nearly
every house has put on something to
help make the Coronation season a
nuisance If all the flag waving that
is going on in the West End could be
bunched, it would resemble a rag fair.
When patriotism runs mad look out
for a rebound. I fancy Londoners will
be sick of the sight of the Union Jack
by the time August arrives.
George Gregory, for several years
leading comedian in George Edwardes'
provincial companies, has been en-
gaged to play the chief part in the
Paris production of "Peggy," which
opens June 19.
The Tommy Dowe-Ella Retford wed-
ding was a great occasion. All the big
folk were there and Tommy looked
pale and Interesting. The couple have
gone to Paris.
The report has gone round here that
William Morris is to bring over "Get
Rich Quick Walllngford" for the fall.
Fred Glnnett Is now on the fair
road to recovery.
Mrs. LucaN, who, with hor husband,
has been successfully portraying Dick-
ens' characters in the halls, died June
1, from blood poisoning, caused
through an accident to her hand
whilst punting on the Thames.
The Oxford, Ltd., hold its share-
holders meeting June 1. A dividend
of eleven per cent, was declared for
the past year. Mr. Tozer was again
elected a director.
14
VARIETY
MONSTER MUSICIANS* BENEFIT.
Plans are on foot to give a monster
benefit in Madison Square Garden next
fall for the benefit of the Musicians'
I'nlon of America. If the affair oc-
curs as now outlined, It will be one of
the biggest musical events ever.
It is not an idea that blossomed
yesterday, but has been uppermost in
the heads of the Musicians' Union for
several years. The men behind the
movement have been working quietly,
and while the plans are now in an
embryonic state, they will take on a
more definite shape as the summer
months pass.
All the big orchestras of the coun-
try — those composed of union men —
will be invited to take part In a pro-
gram that will lost one day, each con-
ductor being permitted to direct one
number to be played by the united
orchestras.
Inside the vast Garden enclosure,
from 800 to 1,500 musicians will be
massed. Occupying seats of honor will
be the various conductors. For the
time being the men will be under one
wand with each director getting a
whack at the directing.
In some places in the west at state
band tournaments, the brass pieces of
each organization competing have
been massed for selections at the
close, but the idea has never been
carried out with the string organiza-
tions.
It is believed the benefit will take
place sometime in October and at a
time when many of the concert organ-
izations are appearing in eastern ter-
ritory.
CHOOSES A CHICAGO ACTOR.
Chicago, June 14.
Sydney Stone, a vaudeville artist
who has been playing around Chicago
for some time, has been selected to
create the part of an English Lord
in Max Spiegl's "Winning Widow"
show, which will tour the Stair &
Havlin time next season.
SECURES A LEHAR OPERA.
"Endlch Allen," a new opera be-
ing written by Franz Lehar, has been
secured by Fred G. Whitney. Lehar
is also writing "Eva" for the London
producer, George Edwardes.
FIRST CLASS HOUSE, ONLY.
Richmond, Ind., June 14.
Omer G. Murray, proprietor of the
vaudeville theatre here bearing his
name, has secured a five-year lease
on the Gennett theatre. Mr. Murray
intends to run the Gennett as a high
grade theatre, playing one or perhaps
two first class attractions a week dur-
ing the season.
Stock has been playing at the Gen-
nett.
FROM FEN TO PICTURES.
Adeline Leltzbach, who wrote "The
Copper Kintf," "Wedded But No
Wife," "The Whirlpool" and "The
War Correspondent" will lay aside
her writing equipment and inspira-
tions for the present, to engage in
•acting before the camera.
Miss Leltzbach is negotiating with
several picture companies for sum-
mer work.
CONDEMNED BETWEEN SHOWS.
Quebec, June 14.
Through bulging walls, the Audi-
torium was condemned by the author-
ities last Saturday, just after the mat-
inee.
"Mine. Sherry" was playing at the
house. About $500 In advance sales
for the night performance had to be
returned.
The Canadian. Theatrical Circuit
operates the Auditorium. Clark
Brown, general manager, has sent
word that the owners of the building
will make the necessary repairs, and
the Auditorium will open with the
season.
NEW PIECE BY AMATEURS.
Chicago, June 14.
"The Turn of the Road," an Irish
drama by Rutherford Mayne, received
its initial showing in this country
last week at the Hull House. The
cast consisted of pupils of a north-
side school.
The showing was considered highly
successful under the circumstances.
There is every chance to believe the
public will be given a chance to look
it over next season.
PRIMA DONNA RETIRING.
St. Louis, June 14.
A special dispatch to the St. Louis
Times from Barnhart, Mo., stated that
Julia Bruer, prima donna of "The Red
Mill" several seasons ago, and recent-
ly in the title role of "The Merry
Widow," will give up her stage career
to wed C. Carroll Karst. son of Mme.
Vetta Karst, of St. Louis (Miss
Brucr's former singing teacher). They
will wed in the fall.
WRITING MUSIC IN MICH.
Gustav Luders has gone to Macki-
naw, Mich., to complete the score of
a new comic opera to be produced
next season by the Shuberts.
Mr. Luders recently returned from
a flying trip to Berlin where he con-
ferred with Mr. Cassard, who is writ-
ing the libretto of the opera.
NIRLO'S SHORT STAY.
M. S. Bentham has succeeded in
persuading Fred Niblo to listen to the
overtures of the summer vaudeville
managers. Mr. Niblo will play at his
monologistic pastime for two 'weeks
this summer before looking over the
rehearsals preliminary to next sea-
son's tour of Cohan & Harris' "For-
tune Hunter." Mr. Niblo will again
head that organization.
OPENING WITH ENGLISH FARCE.
Chicago, June 14.
June 26 at the Whitney Opera
House will be presented "Dear Old
Billy," an English farce. If the pros-
pects come as true as they are painted,
"Dear Old Bill" will stick around
y through the sticky season.
William Hawtrey is to be a prom-
inent member of the cast.
MISS ALLEN WON'T PLAY.
When Joe Gaites presents "The Girl
of My Dreams" at the Globe theatre
in- the fall, Nlta Allen, with it this
season, will not be a member of the
cast.
PREDICTS GOOD SEASON.
Henry Green wall (who is seventy-
six years old but doesn't look it) is
in New York on a business and pleas-
ure trip. He will remain two weeks
shaping things for the winter season
at his different theatres in the south.
Mr. Greenwall, is rounding up
his forty-fifth year in theatricals, and
predicts big business next season. He.
says things look "mighty good" in
the south.
Philip W. Greenwall, who owns
the Byers Opera House, Fort Worth,
will Join his brother Henry in New
York next week.
STILL ANOTHER SHUBERT HOUSE.
Monday last the Astor Estate closed
negotiations with the Shuberts for the
lease of a plot of ground on the north
side of 45th street, 150 feet west of
Broadway, for the erection of a new
playhouse.
The plot has a frontage of 160 feet
and is directly opposite the Hotel As-
tor. It faces the site of the New
theatre, work on which has already
commenced.
MORE STREET WIDENING.
According to the edict gone forth
from the City Hall there will soon be
some cutting and altering of the side-
walk space in front of Wallack's,
Daly's, Bijou and Gane's Manhattan
on Broadway, below Thirty-first street.
Two feet will be lopped off the
fronts on each side of the street. The
work is ordered finished by next Sep-
tember. Other theatres have com-
plied with the official mandate pro-
viding for the enlargement of the
walks adorning the property.
A WELL-KNOWN ACTRESS — WHO?
FRIARS' CLUBHOUSE ASSURED.
The Friars' Frolic tour netted the
club $60,000, and assured it of the
new club house so badly needed. The
Friars returned from their ten-day ex-
cursion last Friday, closing the series
of performances with a second show
in New York — at the Globe — to a
packed house.
Wherever there Is a Friar may be
heard praise for Friar Abbott John
W. Rumsey. Mr. Rumsey and his ex-
cellent aides are given the credit for
the present high standing of the so-
ciety, as well as the great success of
the Friars' Frolic tour.
BILL BRADY'S JOKELET.
At last Bill Brady has loomed as a
practical joker. The butt of his
maiden effort was none other than
the rather corpulent publicity produ-
cer of the Shubert Brothers.
The joke was perpetrated Friday
last, the date of the return to Gotham
of the merry Friars, who had been
frolicing between New York and St.
Louis on a two weeks jaunt.
When the gay crowd of marching
managers, agents and actors had pass-
ed up Broadway, headed by blaring
brass bands, the wily William be-
thought of a cute and cunning little
scheme, whereby he «rould manage to
turn a laugh on one A. Toxin Worm.
Bill called the Shubert press de-
partment on the phone, informing the
Danish Delight of Newspaperdom he
had learned that certain members of
the Friars had voiced an intention to
"Willdavis" the said Worm person
out of New York. The time set for
the big doings was Friday afternoon.
On receiving this information Mr.
Worm immediately called up several
of his intimates, one an author of
plays, and another, his collaborator,
who furnishes the local color for "un-
derworld" pieces.
Both of these gallant gentlemen
have reputations that would seem to
indicate private burying grounds.
They proffered their services to Worm,
repairing to his office as first aid and
aides, when the assault of the enemy
should occur. They waited long he-
hind a rather hastily constructed bar-
ricade, but the enemy appeareth not.
The next day bulletins of the great
bloodless victory was flaunted by the
publicity bureau and distributed with
great gusto by the party most con-
cerned, until some kindly hearted per-
son took him to the shelter of a neigh-
boring subway entrance and told the
tale of Billy Brady's Jokelet.
NORDICA'S TOUR BOOKED.
Frederic Shlpman, the Chicago man-
ager of musical notables, has com-
pleted a route for the concert tour of
Mme. Nordica next season. The prima
donna on her return to this country
will make two appearances in Boston
with the Henry Russell Opera Com-
pany, singing the roles in "Tristan and
Isolde" and "The Valkarie." After
Mme. Nordica will give a concert in
the Hub and one in New York, start-
ing westward immediately afterward
to open her tour under the direction
of "Mr. Shlpman in Vancouver, B. C,
Sept. 25.
Of the twenty-six concerts in all,
over half will be in Western Canada.
The route followed will be about the
same as the one over which Mme.
Melba traveled last season.
APOLLO PLANS FILED.
Plans were filed this week by W. F.
McElfatrick, architect, for the new
Apollo theatre to be built by Ed. F.
Rush on the north side of Forty-sixth
street, 340 feet west of Broadway,
work starting within thirty days.
The new Apollo will have a seat-
ing capacity of 880 and the dimen-
sions will he 55x95 feet.
The Apollo will stand Rush about
$160,000. There will be stories of
studios over the front portion.
VARIETY
15
STOCK
FIGHTING IT OUT IK PATERSON.
While all the talk was going hither
and thither about the friction among
the members of the Paterson (N. J.)
Opera House stock company, Robert
p. Glecker, leading man at the house
for thirty-nine weeks earlier in the
season, decided to organize a company
and invade the prosperous Paterson
stock field.
Arrangements* had been made to
close the Goetschius company but the
Brown-Ried differences are under-
stood to have been patched up and the
organization will continue for the
present. The people of Paterson are
waiting with much anxiety the out-
come of the clash between the Glecker
Players and the Paterson Opera House
company.
Glecker was in New York Saturday
and Monday forming his company and
will open at the Lyceum, Paterson,
June 19, the opening play in all likeli-
hood being "The City."
Glecker is a big favorite in Pat-
erson and so is Henriette Brown of
the opposing company. The fight for
supremacy promises to be an interest-
ing one.
SPOONER STOCK CO. CLOSING.
The Edna May Spooner Stock Com-
pany closes its season at the Grand
Opera House, Brooklyn, June 17.
Edna May Spooner will rest until the
middle of August.
SPECIAL CAST FOR STOCK PIECE.
The James Clancy agency has en-
gaged what Is a special cast for the
production of "The Virginian," which
is to make a tour of the Poll houses
beginning at Bridgeport, June 26.
Among those signed are Ben S. Hig
gins, Santford Anderson, Chas. Whee-
lock, D. E. Hanlon, Robert Brandon
and Harry Halllday. The latter is the
original "Uncle Howie" of the play,
and essayed that role for nine years
under the Kirke La Shelle manage-
ment.
For the production of "The Girl of
The Golden West," to have its initial
showing on the Poll (stock) circuit
next week at Meriden, Conn., tlrree
special additions have been made to
the regular company. They are Rich-
ard Webster, Edward Sloman and Wil-
liam Offerman. Contracts were made
through the Paul Scott office.
"THE THIEF*' HY MISTAKE.
San Francisco, June 14.
There has been a mix-up between
the management of the Jose theatre,
San Jose, and Darcy & Wolfora, who
handle the rights to "The Thief." It
seemed that Manager Nichols wired
Darcy & Wolford for the amount of
royalty on "The Thief."
While waiting to hear from them,
the play was put in rehearsal, and
produced.
After a few days Mr. Nichols was
informed by Chas. Frohman's repre-
sentative that the play was not avail-
able for stock. A settlement was
made with Mr. Frohman.
CORSE'S CLOSING POSTPONED.
Inasmuch as wise men change their
minds, Corse Payton has changed his
anent the proposed closing of h}s
summer stock company at the Grand
Opera House. The organization will
continue for three weeks longer any-
way. The decision to keep stock go-
ing at the Grand comes as a result of
a noticeable increase in business and
if it continues the company may re-
main intact until the cold weather
sets in.
There was a rush on the box-office
when "Three Weeks" was announced
for this week. Corse immediately
planned to stick to the ship for three
more weeks anyway. Corse's rental
contract is $1,000 weekly for the
Grand. "Three Weeks" bids fair to
register the banner week of the en-
gagement. The first two weeks of
Mr. Payton's stay on the west side,
he sunk about $3,000. Last week
Corse was figuring the summer would
cost him $25,000 at the rate losses
were then piling up.
GLASER CO. MOVING.
Vaughn Glaser and Co., now play-
ing In Detroit, are announced to open
a two weeks' engagement at the Pros-
pect, June 26. The opening bill will
be "Brewster's Millions."
The stay of Glaser in Cleveland
may likely be prolonged. His com-
pany includes Fay Courtenay, Fred
Kerby, James Hester, Charles Carver,
Edmund Roberts, Herschell Mayall,
Robert Hill, Martin Woods, Edna Ells-
more, Constance Kenyon, Temperance
Reid and Susane MacMurphy.
STOCK IN SEPTEMBER.
New Orleans, June 14.
The Myrtle Harder stock company
opens the Lyric the second week in
September. Vaudeville is being of-
fered at present. The Shuberts con-
trol the bookings at the Dauphlne, a
combination house which, now dark,
will open the second week in Septem-
ber.
The Hnldcn Players have closed o long en-
gagement nt the Cleveland theatre. Cleveland.
Mtislness was of a satisfactory natwv.
Florence Hill has Joined the company pre-
senting stock at the Orpheum, Jersey City.
Miss Hill will play the principal female role
in "f.mn Rivers" which will hold forth "over
on the Jersey side" next week. Engagement
entered through the Paul Scott agency.
Laura. Tlntle has been engaged through the
.lames Clancy agency to piny the leads In the
1*«>I I stock nt Jacques. Watcrbury. replacing
F.I. a 11 or Parker.
Freda Slemmons has been placed through
l In- Scott agency with the stock company at
the Richmond theatre, Statcrr Island. She
h -d the role of "I.lzzlc" In "The Lottery Man"
hist week.
The Robinson children (R-lnnea and Con-
stinci-i will be with the Payton players nt
the Crand Opera House next week In "For Her
children's Sake."
Lottie Hrlscnc. formerly lending woman with
the Kssanay Picture company, has been en-
gaged by Grant Lnfferty for the Chestnut
Street theatre company. Philadelphia, open-
ing there for a fortnight's engagement June
i:». In "Arizona." playing "Monsieur Beau-
calre" the second week
Tin- Poll Stock Company at Meriden. ft.,
comprises El wood Rostwlck, Albert Macquarrl.
John Hroderlck. John Flemings. Percy P»ol-
llriKcr. William A. Howell. Caroline Locke.
Madeline Delmar, Gloria Gallup.
LYCEUM AND CONCERT
NOTED CELLIST DIES.
New Orleans. June 14.
Casaer Grisai, the noted cellist, died
nt his home in this city, June 12. He
was forty-six years of age.
SUES FOR LIBEL.
The United States School of Music,
225 Fifth avenue, has sued Collier's
Weekly, for $50,000 for a printed
statement in which the school presi-
dent, David F. Kemp, alleges damaged
his institution.
The school has Instructed fully
150,000 pupils by correspondence.
CHAPIN'S "LINCOLN" RETURNING
Ben Chapin has left the stage. He
is going back to Lyceum lecturing be-
cause his dream is solo work. Mr.
Chapin formerly offered a monolog on
"Abe Lincoln." It made such an im-
pression that he wrote a four-act play
on the famous president and later
presented the Lincoln idea in vaude-
ville.
Edward Shlppen Van Leer has been engaged
as tenor soloist during August at the summer
musical session of the New York Chautauqua.
William Wade Hlnshaw, baritone of the
Metropolitan Opera company, married Mabel
Clyde, a New York heiress and society woman
June 3.
Dr. Arthur Mees has been engaged to con-
duct the concerts of the Cecelia Society In
Boston next season, succeeding Max Fiedler
as conductor of the noted chorus.
Dr. Ludwlg Wullner, the famous German
lleder singer, sails for America Aug. 19. and
will appear In the extreme west of the United
States for thirteen weeks. He will give one
or two recitals in the east under M. H. Han-
son's direction.
Charlotte Herman, pianist, has planned her
first concert tour of America next season.
Bella Alton, soprano of the Metropolitan
Opera Company, has brought suit against Carl
.Torn, tenor, to recover $4,000 the value of
bonds which she says she turned over to a
third person at the Instance of the singer.
She avers Jorn promised to return the bonds
to her.
Julius Hopp of the Wage Earners' League,
Is arranging for a music festival to be given
In Madison Square Garden week of June 2. r >
for the benefit of the worklngmen and school
children. He Is negotiating with the Russian
Svmphony Orchestra to give concerts every
night nt popular prices, playing nn "Inter-
national program."
Sibyl Conklln, who studied under Oscar
Saenger for six years, has been engaged to
sing the lending contralto roles nt the Stadt
theatre, Elberfeld. Germany.
"Isabenu." the new Mascagnl opera, an-
nounced for orlginnl production In New York,
but which was taken to South America as n
result of the action by the- author against his
Impressnrlo. was successfully produced un-b r
Mnscngnl's personal direction. Hih-hoh Avr s.
June 2.
The Russian Hallet. 110 dancers, now at the
Thentre du Chatelet, Paris, begins its season
at Covent Garden. London. June 21. In addi-
tion to the ballet dancers, 200 people will take
part. There will be no performance of nny
kind nt Covent Garden on Cm. in a 1 Ion night
June 22. nor the following night
Success crowned the musical festival of the
Swiss musicians, held nt Vev«y. Switzerland,
the last of May. and the Casino du Itlvngc
was packed during each performance. Dur-
ing the playing of Pnderewski's Symphony.
the rnmous pianist looked on from a secluded
corner of the gallery.
Paul Aron. pianist, who has traveled with
Tilly Koernen. contralto, on her lours through
L'ussla and Sweden, has hern engaged for the
transcontinental tour of America next year.
Anton Hekklng. the famous German 'cellist.
Is engaged to tour America n«M season from
November until April, under the management
of Eugene K uestcr of New Yorl<
Herman Well, of the Stutteart Court Opera,
has signed a contract to sing the German
baritone roh-s with the Metropolitan Opera
C«>. next season, succeeding Wolter P».hiiit.
THE BUSY FRESH AGENT.
That the press agents of the big
orchestras are on the job as well as
the boys who put over the stories for
the big shows was attested by the
work of the publicity department of
the London Symphony Orchestra re-
cently.
When it was announced that a suc-
cessor to the late Gustav Mahler, con-
ductor of the New York Philharmonic
orchestra, would be made, it was im-
mediately cabled broadcast that
Henry J. Wood, conductor of the Lon-
don orchestra, had been tendered the
place.
Philip Leipels, secretary of the New
York organization, recently returned
from a six weeks' trip abroad where
he saw all the biggest conductors in
Europe, emphatically denies the re-
port, and says that no offer of any
kind was made to Mr. Wood. The
London orchestra made good press
use of the situation.
Mme. Glna Claparelll-Vlafora, prima donna,
will make her first American concert tour
next season.
Vlctorlnla Hayes, a New York girl, has
gone to Paris, where she sings before Jean
de Reszke. He will aid her in getting an
operatic engagement.
Evangeline Hlltz. the noted Boston cola-
tura soprano, will appear in concert next year
under G. Dexter Richardson's management.
Zlmballlst. the Russian violinist, has been
announced to appear with the leading orches-
tras of the United States next season.
Clarence Eddy, the noted organist, after a
successful season, will have a much longer
Itinerary next time over a larger territory.
Mrs. Eddy, contralto, will accompany him.
After a several years' retirement, Shanna
Cummlngs, soprano, has announced her return
to concert work.
MARY NO It MAN.
Hon Fiank J. Cannon, first S. n.itor from
Ctah. ami son of the First Counselor of the
Mormon I'liunli, will devote im Lyceum lec-
tures exclusively to Mormonism this summ.r
Enrich Oi'lis. of Merlin, a famous musician,
and at ptes«nt conductor of the Philharmonic
' 'I'i lii-sti.i of Merlin, is etiiMod to in in;. At-
ln-.e Mi:!.-r Is. ml: i. I,. ,.f .\|.r:!eii, I'onn.
liolgi-r MirUero.l. th.- Danish baritom. is
ann-i.iiM ■. d 'o tour . I •■ t'li.'-d States n \'. s- a -
son
Fred Schrader. who wrote the Kng'lsh ]t(>-
retto for "Huron Trctick." hii written a Cor
sl«an \eudetta opera which will he |iro.'-.i.-.-,|
In London hy F C Whitney
i6
VARIETY
HOPES FOR RELEASE.
Detroit, June 14.
Mary Mannerlng, recently married
to F. E. Wadsworth of this city, is
spending her honeymoon at Orosse
Pointe Farms, a suburb of Detroit.
To a Variety-, representative. Miss
Mannering said, "There really isn't
very much to discuss, for I shall not
decide for two weeks as to my future
plans. I have a contract with the
Shuberts, running for another season.
After that I shall positively leave the
stage forever.
"If It Is possible to cancel my con-
tract, I shall not play next season,
but I am trying to be perfectly fair
and if I do not obtain a release, I
shall appear just one season more.
"We are reading plays, but most
of the time I am gadding about and
being happy."
FRITZI SCHEFF DISPLEASED.
Although under contract to the Shu-
berts for a term of years, Fritzl Scheff
may decline to appear under their
management next season. ^Her agree-
ment with the Shuberts calls for a
salary of $1,750 a week and a per-
centage of the profits, with a guaran-
tee of not less than thirty weeks a
season.
Owing to the failure of "Mile.
Rosita" and its early closing, there
is due Miss Scheff some six weeks
employment for the current season.
She threatens to bring suit to collect
payment for the unemployed period,
it is said.
The Shuberts offered her $1,500 a
week to appear In the revival of
"Pinafore." This she declined.
Harry B. Smith has been called in
by the Shuberts to rewrite the book
of "Mile. Rosita" for next season's
travels.
BOOKED FOR THE HELD SHOW.
The Anna Held show starting out
about Oct. 1, next, under the manage-
ment of F. Ziegfeld, Jr., and with
Miss Held in the leading role, is
gathering its principals. This week
Max Hart placed Bernard and Dorothy
Granville with the production.
It is said that were Mr. Ziegfeld
positive Miss Held would return to
America for the following season, he
would present her this year in a new
production.
TWO OPERA COS. CLOSED.
Two of the five Aborn operatic com-
panies have closed the season. The
three remaining are at Ford's, Balti-
more; National, Washington, and
McVicker's, Chicago.
In place of the two grand opera or-
ganlzations are two comic opera
troupes under the same management.
One is at Palisades Park, New Jersey,
the other at Olympic Park, Newark.
SOME RECORD, BOYS.
For the first time in thirty-five
years Jerry and Helen Cohan, the
parents of George M., were separated.
The Friars' Frolic did it.
The Cohans have trouped together
through all kinds of weather all these
years and never have been away from
each other longer than twenty-four
hours at a single stretch.
WHERE ACTS CHANGE DAILY.
San Francisco, June 14.
The conditions of vaudeville in and
around San Francisco are in a very
bad way at the present time. Here
is what no other city in this country
has, the continuous house that changes
its acts every day. A recognized
act called at one of these "pop"
vaudeville offices looking for work.
The conversation: (enter artist):
"How do you do! I am Mr. Blank.
Can I see Mr. So So, the booking
agent."
He is told that Mr. So So is very
busy and told to wait. After wait-
ing for about an hour, the artist is
ushered into Mr. So So's private of-
fice.
"Is this Mr. So So? I am Mr.
Blank. I am a recognized act and
have Just finished six weeks on the
lnterurban time, and would like to
play some of your time.
Mr. So So: "Oh, yes, let me see,
you have never played in the city of
San Francisco have you?"
"No."
"Well, you know I have plenty of
acts on my list and if I give you any
of my time I want you to know that
I am doing you a personal favor. Let
me see (consults his booking sheet),
I tell you what, you can open at the
Mabee theatre, this is a continuous
house that changes its acts every day.
I can place you there next Monday."
Artist: "How much is there in it?
Agent: "Three dollars and sixty
cents, less commission."
Artist: "What? Do you expect me
to pay for hauling baggage, make a
rehearsal and do five shows, for
$3.60?"
Agent: "I can get all the acts I want
for that money. And another thing,
'don't you know if you play this date
at the Mabee all the managers in town
will see your act, and if you make
good, I can fix it for you to play a
split next week, between Maracopa
and Colinga."
Artist: "How much will there be in
it?"
Agent: "Oh, I can get you perhaps
$40."
Artist: "I never worked for such
money in my life and I am not going
to start in now."
Agent: "Well, if you want any of
my time you will have to take what I
offer you."
Exit the artist.
There are Just such houses and
agents doing business in this city.
Judging from present conditions, San
Francisco may aptly be called The
School for Vaudeville.
TWO NEW "AIR-DRUMS."
Plans were filed with the building
department last week which call for
the buildings of two new "air-drums,"
>or open air theatres as they are now
being specified, in the Bronx.
The first is to be built at a cost of
$700, by May Bird on the west side
of Hoffman street, just north of 184th
street. The other, to cost only $500,
is scheduled to occupy a plot on Web-
ster avenue, north of Anna place. The
owners In the latter are named Man-
derkln Building Co., of this city.
NEW HOME FOR DUMONT8.
Philadelphia, June 14.
Plans have been formulated for the
new home of Dumont's Minstrels, a
company of Quakertown merchants
and theatrical men (including Frank
Dumont) having secured the site at
Germantown and Leigh Avenue, where
an $80,000 theatre will be constructed
this summer.
The sale of the old Eleventh Street
Opera House, where Dumont's Min-
strels played from 1854 until May 13
last, caused Dumont to close, a cash
consideration resulting in immediate
possession being given, although Du-
mont had some time left on his lease.
The new theatre will be about
twenty minutes' ride from the city
proper and the principal suburbs of
Germantown and Richmond. The new
house will seat 1,800, to the old one's
680, and will be opened September 15.
Frank Dumont and John E. Murphy
will be the interlocutors, and the old
minstrel favorite — Harry Shunk, Ed-
die Cassady, Charles Boyden, Billy
Bowers, and Alfred Gibson.
Howard M. Evans, manager of the
company for eleven years, will be on
the job at the new theatre.
COMING IN A HURRY.
June 22, Valeska Suratt's show,
"The Red Rose," will open for a sum-
mer run in New York at the Globe
Theatre.
Lee Harrison, the manager, and
Glenmore Davis, the press plugger,
agree it is necessary the production
be shown in the big town Immediately,
although neither cared to bring the
show to New York just now.
Mr. Harrison says Broadway must
see the many novelties at once, or
from indications, the town will view
the best parts of the production in
other companies.
Miss Suratt started her starring
season in Philadelphia, then moved to
Boston, where the show is playing the
final week of a successful engage-
ment.
KRAUS NOT "SEEN."
A. H. Woods may not have the Cir-
cle theatre after all. The daily
papers have announced several times
that he had signed a lease of the
house for a term of years from Mar-
cus Loew, its present tenant.
Loew holds the premises in the
name of the Mascot Amusement Co.,
one of his numerous corporations,
having sublet from Felix I am an, who
secured the house under an agree-
ment with George Kraus.
It was stated in Variett some
time ago that Kraus alleged an ar-
rearage in the rental payments on
dispossess proceedings. Kraus still
insists that he has not been "seen,"
and until he is, the Mascot Amuse-
ment Co. cannot deliver to Woods a
clear rental title to the premises, says
Kraus.
Fay Darling, last week, appeared
before Justice Smith in the New York
City Court in a suit for damages
against Louis Glick for alleged breach
of promise. The plaintiff, a chorus
girl in De Wolf Hopper's company,
was given a verdict of six cents. Jacob
Steifel appeared for the defendant.
HOT WEATHER MONEY-MAKERS.
Chicago, June 14.
Among the attractions that* look
good for a summer run is "The Heart-
breakers," now in its third week at
the Princess. Although the dally
papers did not treat the piece very
kindly on its opening, it has been Im-
proved and business is Increasing.
Others are "Get Rich Quick Wal-
lingford, "Little Miss Fix-It," "The
Seven Sisters," and The Aborn Eng-
lish Grand Opera Co. "Maggie Pep-
per," with Rose Stahl, closes its Chi-
cago stay this week.
Of the legitimate attractions now
playing the Windy City, "Get Rich
Quick Wallingford" is the kingpin
money-maker.
CLAIMANTS FOR A "BABY."
The appearance of Dorothy Rogers
in "Babies a la Carte" at the Brighton
Theatre Monday brought two claim-
ants forward with allegations of own-
ership of the sketch's plot.
The first was William A. Brady,
who notified David Robinson, manager
of the Brighton, he believed "Babies a
la Carte" was related to "Baby Mine."
Emmett Devoy thought he would find
a resemblance between Miss Rogers'
playlet and a piece once presented by
him.
Mr. Robinson gave no attention to
the protests, believing that legal pro-
cedure by the contenders should be
the proper mode of adjustment.
All the "Baby" plots in question
seem to centra around two babies at
the finale. One of the kids Is colored.
Of the many "Old Timers" now
around waiting to renew their youth
In a weekly vaudeville performance,
some say that this "baby business" is
at least twenty-five years old.
AN EVERYBODY SKETCH.
Wednesday afternoon at the New
Amsterdam Theatre, a sketch called
"Everybody" was produced in dress
rehearsal.
The piece was written by Peter G.
Piattl and Legal Robinson. R. Camp-
bell Travers was in the title role.
OBITUARY
Wilson F. Akarman, of the Musical
Millers, (an Australian act) died at
San Antonio, Tex., June 3. The boy
was 19 years old, a son of the late
Billy Akarman.
Thomas H. Davis, one of the best
known of the "old-time" managers,
died June 8 at his home at White
Plains, aged 52. Davis was for years
a partner of Jacob Lltt and later of
the firm of Davis & Keogh. He re-
tired from active theatrical partici-
pation about ten years ago, but al-
ways kept posted on current events
connected with the business. He
was possessed of many eccentricities,
one of which was the fear of entrust-
ing any considerable sum of money in
any one bank. He had the reputa-
tion for years of having over a hun-
dred bank books, showing deposits
in savings Institutions throughout the
country. The deceased was buried at
his birthplace, South Bend, Ind. He
was a member of the White Plains
Lodge of Elks,.
VARIETY
17
PARIS NOTES
BY HOWARD O. KENDREW
Paris, June 5.
The Alhanibra was unable to give
its new show Thursday afternoon, the
electric light failing after the audi-
ence had entered. The receipts were
returned and the public politely dis-
missed without any sign of trouble.
The reopening was postponed to June
4. The contretemps was due to the
lighting arrangements of the private
electric company furnishing the cur-
rent.
The revue at the Alcazar d»Ete
(bearing the risky punning title of
•Ah, les beaux Nichan"), was suc-
cessfully produced June 1. Several
people from the Folies Bergere are
in the show, which is splendidly
mounted. Dranem, Strack, Chevalier,
Miles. Dolecey, Printemps, Meg Vil-
lars, Elynette, Alice Ouerra, Dia-
mante, Misses Turner, Howe, Brown
and Wilson are the principals. The
queen's court In the reign of Louis
XIII. is a magnificent set. This revue
will run well into August.
"V'lan," by Rip and Bousquet, at
Theatre Femina, is still attracting,
and has been strengthened by the ad-
dition of Mile. Lanthelme, the young
actress, who, like Signoret, thus en-
ters this class of entertainment for
the first time. These two legitimate
artistes may 7 invade the music halls In
the near future.
Complaints having been made about
the licentious character of the per-
formance at the Casino de Paris, the
police visited that hall May 30, and
warned the management. Two girls,
who were dancing in the nude in a
side show were arrested, and will be
prosecuted.
Jacques Charles intends to make
some alterations at the Olympia, as
soon as he enters into possession in
August. It Is proposed to change the
orchestra stalls and upholstery
throughout the hall, while curtains
will be installed so that the back part
of the auditorium can be used in the
afternoon for lectures and chamber
music, without interfering with re-
hearsals on the stagu.
Of all the nonsensical farces pro-
duced, lately "La Fiance du Major,"
by E. Pont and Mr. Leo, at the The-
atre Cluny, June 1, is the poorest.
Before the premiere the posters were
already out announcing it as an "Im-
mense success." The situations are
old and the plot is hardly fresh. A
boy up to the age of 20 has been at-
tired in girl's frocks, and has all sorts
of complications with the military au-
thorities, even being betrothed to the
regiment's doctor. It is indifferent
stuff, even for the Cluny, which is still
looking for another "Charley's Aunt."
Pond, died in Paris this week. It
is said that it was the English bun
that led to the building up of this
firm. Pond, while on a visit to Lon-
don, ate one of the buns. It was so
bad that when returning home he told
his partner, Spiers, about it. They
at once saw a field for their enter-
prise, went to England and opened
a refreshment room at Farringdon
street station. Fifty years ago this
caused quite a sensation, and when
they opened their buffet at Ludgate
Hill station in 1866, Londoners con-
sidered the last word in catering had
been said. Dickens even devoted an
article to the subject in "All the Year
Round." Pond died in 1882, and
Spiers turned the concern into a com-
pany with a capital of $2,500,000, re-
tiring from business though still hold-
ing a big Interest in the company.
At a recent meeting of the Asso-
ciation of Directors it is rumored that
one of the questions discussed is a
proposition to charge a royalty to im-
presari! and caterers of special mati-
nees who "borrow" the services of
artists already under contract with
any of the managers. The subject
is merely under discussion.
At the Cirque de Paris, June 1, an
acrobat miscalculated a jump and fell
from a trapeze, 60 feet into the or-
chestra. He got off with a few bruises.
The only damage for the musicians
was a smashed violin. Several peo-
ple left the circus hurriedly, convinced
that the trapezist was killed.
WHITE HEARING SOON.
The creditors of Edward C. White,
adjudicated a bankrupt last month
(after bringing to a close the engage-
ment of his star, Mildred Holland at
the Garden theatre) will be held
June 20.
The meeting will take place in the
offices of John J. Townsend, Referee
in Bankruptcy at 4T» Cedar street.
A REAL GERMAN GARDEN.
A German cooked dinner, choice
seats at the opera, a vaudeville show
following the operatic doings and a
taxicab ride home are offered as in-
ducements to attend the Terrace Gar-
den entertainments which open June
26 with the Van den Berg Eustis
Opera Company as the carded feature.
The eats, opera, vaudeville and auto
service will only cost two dollars, but
the men behind the scheme feel as
though it will fill a long felt want
In New York. Dinner starts at six
and the entire entertainment lasts un-
til 1.30 the next morning. It's the
nearest thing to a real German Gar-
den that New York can boast of, re-
sembling the Winter Garten, Berlin.
Will J. Block, who has been identi-
fied with various amusement enter-
prises, will look after its manage-
ment.
The opera company includes Eddie
Clark, baritone; Bertha Shalek, Fran-
cis Motley and Reina Lazar (an Amer-
ican soprane). The chorus will num-
ber forty voices. Fred J. Eustis will
direct the orchestra of thirty pieces.
Joseph Van den Berg will have charge
of the company. Richard Carroll will
be stage director and Signor Abeltie-
rie, ballet master.
MISSING GIRL REPORTED.
Chicago, June 14.
Word reached here Monday that the
whereabouts of Adelaide Cope, the
missing daughter of W. H. Cope, of
Houston, Tex., vice-president of the
International Great Northern Railway
of that state, has been reported to her
anxious parents. The girl was seen
last week in Abilene, Tex., where she
was connected with the Curtis Stock
Company, playing at a local theatre.
There is a show by that name play-
ing an engagement this week at Okla-
homa City. This information was
telegraphed Tuesday to the girl's
father.
As stated in last week's Varietv,
Miss Cope left home April 2. Up to
the present time all efforts to locate
her had been futile.
Jolly niul Wild will soon sail for
Europe.
Felix William Spiers, founder of the
famous London caterers Spiers &
SUMMER HOME FOR AGENTS.
Johnny Coutts, who handles one of
Leffler-Bratton'B new shows next sea-
son, and Harry Pennypacker, another
New York advance agent, left Thurs-
day on an extended jaunt through the
Maine woods.
They expect to select a camping site
for a party of New York agents who
will build thereon for a vacation stay
next summer.
"Pink" Hayes, formerly with the
publicity department of the Barnuni
and Bailey circus and the "101 Wild
West/' and last season ahead of "The
Arcadians," will be with one of "The
Gamblers" companies next fall.
Willis Cobb, one of the oldest press
agents in the country, has become
publicity promoter for Glen Springs
Park, Cleveland.
Claxton Wllstach, one of the Wil-
stach brothers, almost had a pleasant
little job for the summer had not
the Fates "done him wrong." Claxton
had been engaged to handle the press
work for "Dreamland," Coney Island,
and was just beginning to make him-
self at home with the sea breezes when
fire broke out and wiped the park
out of existence.
The "unexpected" also handed
Harry A. Guthrie, former manager
and press agent, a severe blow in the
cardiac regions. Guthrie had accept-
ed a position with Pat Powers' picture
company. The first day that Mr. Gu-
thrie reported, he got off a car just
in time to see the flames eat up Pat's
studio.
KIRBY PRESSMAN FOR WELLS.
Norfolk, June 14.
William T. Klrby, one of the best
known newspaper and theatrical men
in the south, is now in charge of the
general publicity end of the Wells Cir-
cuit, embracing forty-seven houses.
Previously Mr. Klrby has been en-
gaged in newspaper work. For four
seasons he was manager of the local
Wllmer & Vincent Colonial theatre.
GARDEN BOOKING AHEAD.
Despite the constant wagging of
Dame Rumor's busy tongue that Madi-
son Square Garden has been sold, or
is in immediate danger of being razed
and turned into a commercial center
of activity, the management is book-
ing up various big events for next fall
and into 1912.
With the prospect of the gigantic
benefit there for the Musicians' Union
in October, the Garden has been rent-
ed during that month for other af-
fairs.
The Garden was transferred for-
mally by contract June 13 to the F. &
D. Co., of which Louis Loissevain, the
Holland banker. 1h i resident, by
Alwyn Ball, Jr.. who paid the amount
due on the first payment of the pur-
chase price of $:*.375.<mh».
A 25-story mercantile structure will
be built, the work to start in February
next
PRKI>. P. MIIXKR DIVOIU Kl>.
Chicago. June 1 4
Pauline Devere has secured a di-
vorce from Fred. P. Miller, manager
of the Horn Stock Co.
NICK KAUFMANN'S ROLLER SKATING GIRLS.
Vic Williams will sal
side in Septembor.
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VARIETY
Juck Terry, nephew of Ellen Terry,
has been engaged for the Folles Ber-
bere for next season by Henry B.
Harris.
Loon llogee is at Henderson's,
Coney Island, this week, where he Is
substituting for Warren and Brock-
way.
The Cromwells, who have played
in this country for almost a year, will
leave for England on the St. Paul,
June 24.
Harry Leonhardt is displaying a sil-
ver cup as the trophy he won with
his motor boat In a race at Clason's
Point.
The Princess Rajah returned to
New York last Sunday, on the Lap-
land. She will appear at Hammer-
stein's June 26.
Kelcey and Shannon, in their new
play, "The Lady from 5k la ho ma,",
will open an engagement at the Cort
theatre, Chicago, July 1.
"The Defaulter/* Dudley Clem-
ment's sketch, will reappear July 3, at
the Brighton Beach Music Hall, with
Sheridan Block in the lead.
The Three Kuhns, who have just re-
turned from an Orpheum trip, have
been engaged to play at the Folles
Bergere, opening Sunday night.
Jim Corbett has been booked to ap-
pear at the Brighton Beach Music Hall
June 20. Geo. Evans plays there July
31. Will Lykens did the fixing.
Bert and Lottie Walton are going
to Atlantic City to spend the month
of July. They are taking along a lit-
tle baby girl, born last week.
Stuart ("The Male Patti") will
spend the summer in Russia, return-
ing to this country in December.
M. S. Bentham is looking for dates.
Eddie Rowley and Ben Ryan are to-
gether as a team, Ryan and Dlngel
having dissolved when Tom Dingel
was elected to the "Follies of 1911."
Three male quartets have been
united under the name of the Meister
Singers, which opens at Keith's, Bos-
ton, Monday, in a big musical present-
ment.
Whiting Allen, one of three press
agents with the Barnum and Bailey
circus, is quite ill and unable to attend
to his publicity work with the "white
tops."
IMill White, at present in the cast
of "The Merry Whirl," has been
signed by T. Daniel Frawley for the
Chicago production of Henry \V. Sav-
age's "Excuse Me."
Eleanor Kent, now in the cast of
"A County Girl" at the Herald Square,
will resume her vaudeville bookings
in August with her little operetta,
"Love Via Aeroplane."
Benjamin F. Boeder, general man-
ager for David Belasco, will spend his
summer in Maine; at least that por-
tion of the heated term that will not
require his presence in the city.
Nat Mann, brother of Louis Mann,
and himself a composer of note, left
for Chicago last Tuesday, to establish
a Western agency for the publishing
house of Jos. W. Stern & Co.
"Patsy" Morrison is figuring on the
week of July 24 for an "Old Timers"
program at his show-shop at Rock-
away Beach. Buffalo is the latest
town to decide to try it for a week.
lien Nathan, the former English
agent, who lately reassociated him-
self with the London agency of Somers
& Warner, is in New York. He will
return to the other side in about two
weeks.
Max Plohn, who had "The Girl From
Rector's" on the road this season,
came in from the "one nighters" with
the announcement that there will be
two companies playing the piece next
year.
"Mickey" Curran, who has an
Italian dialect that has fooled all the
managers in town, has been engaged
by A. H. Woods to support Eddie Foy
next season in "The Girls from the
Folles Bergere."
Charles Edward Wright has been
signed by Frazee & Lederer for the
supporting cast of Dick Carle in
"Jumping Jupiter" next season. The
Carle troupe will open during the last
week in July.
Hetty King, the English male Im-
personator, has been booked for about
twelve weeks on the United time
around New York, to start in January,
1912. Jenle Jacobs, of the Pat Casey
office, is handling the act.
Junie McCree is making an Amer-
ican adaptation of a French musical
farce, to be produced this fall by Fra-
zee & Lederer. Will J. Kennedy is
under contract to the firm for the lead-
ing male comedy role.
For the fifth consecutive season,
Kirk LaShelle's "The Virginian" will
trip to the Pacific coast next fall.
George Kelly, a brother of "Judge"
Walter C. Kelly, has been re-engaged
to play the leading role.
Paul West has been signed by Mess.
Leffler & Bratton to furnish the lyrics
'for their forthcoming productions of
"The Dingbats" and "Let George Do
It." Nat D. Ayer will furnish the
scores for both shows.
John T. Murray, late of "The Mid-
night Sons," sailed last week on the
America for a seven weeks' visit with
the old folks in London. Murray goes
back to Lew Fields next year, having
signed a two years' contract.
Mrs. H. G. DeMlUe, the well-known
play broker, sailed for London last
Saturday. She will attend the Coro-
nation, and, Incidentally, make ar-
rangements for the presentation of
several American successes in London.
"The Panama-Pacific Rag," a com-
position written by Mike Bernard and
used by Bernard and Weston on the
Coast, will be published by Charles K.
Harris. The Harris firm has Mr. Ber-
nard under contract for two years.
The Marinelll New York agency has
placed the Aurora Troupe and the
Bell Family, two foreign turns, on the
United time in vaudeville next season.
(The Bell Family came from Mexico,
which is funny enough to be called
"foreign").
The Bondlnl Brothers are juggling
two off era for next season, one from
the Orpheum Circuit, and the other
from the George Evans Minstrel
Troupe. The latter show may have
Ben Linn, from "The Pianophiends,"
with it.
Henry Meyers, once of Yonkers, is
thinking about going to the Coast for
an opportunity to invest the money
made in the New York suburb through
vaudeville. Mr. Meyers says he want-
ed to locate around here, with another
show house, but the conditions do not
look right to him.
Jules Ruby had a bad week. Every
time he told a joke about Keith &
Proctor's 126th street house someone
standing nearby said: "That's a pretty
good story. first sprung it."
Even the stenographers on the fourth
floor of the Putnam Building are
commencing to grow wise to Jules.
"Scrooge" and the Australian
Woodchoppers have been routed over
the Orpheum Circuit. Never weld's
Monkey opens July 2 on the time.
Carlton, a foreign palmist, commences
the trip July 9 at Winnipeg. The
Great Weiland, a foreign juggler, has
been engaged to travel the Orpheum
route In 1913.
Joe Jackson, the comedy cyclist,
and Margurite Rialto were married
June 2. They will leave for the other
side in August. Mr. Jackson will
play foreign contracts for four months
before returning to take up the route
secured for him over the United Book-
ing Offices time, by Jenle Jacobs of
the Casey Agency.
Anna Marble, playwright, magazine
writer and press agent, in private life
the wife of Channlng Pollock, is In
the Lying-in Hospital, New York, hav-
ing undergone a serious operation for
appendicitis and the removal of a
tumor. At the hospital it was said
that Miss Marble wa» recovering rap-
idly, and expected to be removed to
her summer home on Long Island
within the next few days.
The Great Jansen Is at the head of
a World's Touring Company which
left San Francisco May 23. The com-
pany, after playing two weeks in Hon-
olulu, will visit Japan, China, Manila,
India, Australia and Africa. The
company is made up of Great Jansen,
De Hollis and Valora, Musical Story,
Daisy Thome, Edna Herr, Six Adairs,
Guy D. Lundy, Iowa Trio. Vic Hugo
manages the troupe. Felix Blel is in
advance of the show.
**Jo," Barney Myers' private secre-
tary and. champion green coupon col-
lector of the Knickerbocker Theatre
Building, had a birthday last week.
All that worried Jo was what mother
was to give her for becoming eighteen
years of age. Arriving home, mother
kissed and congratulated Jo. This
was the moment Jo had waited for.
Mother said "Go play the piano." Jo
did. It had been tuned — 'twas mother's
birthday gift.
Although the Colonial closes its
regular season Sunday night, a bene-
fit performance will be given Monday
night for the poor of the Fifteenth
Assembly District under the auspices
of the Amsterdam Democratic Club
and Tammany Hall Committee. This
is an annual event at the Colonial.
With the departure of Julius Lenz-
berg from the Colonial the orchestra
is being conducted during the last
week by Ernest Thornell.
Dave Robinson, manager of the New
Brighton Theatre, stood in front of the
Putnam building, Wednesday, gazing
up at the sky, almost totally obscured
by heavy clouds. He looked about as
cheerful as Willie Hammersteln does
under normal conditions. A friend
approached and said: "Cheer up, Dave,
it isn't going to rain forever." Dave
twisted his countenance into a sickly
semblance of a smile and walked
away, shaking his head dubiously.
A couple of wise boys paid a visit to
the neighborhood of the Putnam build-
ing on Wednesday and started a dis-
cussion as to the meaning of the word
"quire." One contended that it was
twenty-four sheets of paper, while the
other insisted that It also meant an
assemblage of singers. Bets were
freely made, Sam Ehrlich wagered a
five spot that "quire" did not mean a
body of singers. All hands repaired
to Bentham's office and looked it up
in the dictionary. Sam lost (and
Bentham is now looking for the dic-
tionary).
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keaton celebrated
their seventeenth wedding anniver-
sary last week. Joe presented his
wife with a solitaire engagement ring.
It was a forgotten part of their court-
ship. When the wedding occurred
Joe forgot to hand his wife a wedding
ring. Eleven years afterward Mr.
Keaton remembered Mrs. Keaton had
had no gold band, and bought one
for her. Of the accumulated wealth
of the marrying couple, amounting to
four dollars on their date of marriage,
Joe split it 50-50 with a Wisconsin
parson who fixed up the Job. Joe
and mother started out on their
double travels together with a capi-
tal of two dollars.
VARIETY
19
TWO-RING CIRCUS PROPOSED
FOR LONG STAYS I N BIG CITIES
Movement Reported Afoot to Propel Elaborate Circus
for Week-Stands. No 44 Hippodrome " Track.
Capital One Million, with $500,000 Paid
in. Auto-Trucks Instead of Horses.
Several old time circus men, among
whom are said to be some proprietors
of tent shows in the past, are report-
ed contemplating, commencing with
next summer, ' a big two-ring circus,
to play only in cities capable of turn-
ing out profitable patronage for a
week or three days. The route, as
laid out, is said to include stops at
New York and Chicago, for two weeks
each, with a return date at New York
for the same period, the show open-
ing in the metropolis the latter part
of April.
No stand west of Kansas City has
been placed on the route sheet. The
towns as laid out include New York,
Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Brook-
lyn, Pittsburg, Baltimore, Washing-
ton, Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, In-
dianapolis, St. Louis, Milwaukee, St.
Paul, Minneapolis, Buffalo, Detroit,
Toronto, and Kansas City.
Some of the cities will be week-
stands, others three days each. Where
the jumps may be inconvenient, day-
stands will be routed to nil in, such
as Buffalo for the first three days,
with Rochester, Syracuse and Utica to
nil in for the connection with the
Boston date.
While a menagerie will be carried,
there will be no hippodrome track.
Seats will run down to the quarter
poles, and the interior will be more
elaborate than has ever been shown in
a circus. New canvas, waterproofed
and fireproofed, is to be shortly or-
dered, according to report.
The company proposes to have a
capital stock of $1,000,000, with
$500,000 paid in. It is said that
$250,000 of this has been agreed upon
as the necessary amount to equip the
week-stand circus, while the other
quarter of a million will be held as a
sinking fund.
The old-time circus men, who have
interested themselves to the extent
of subscribing for stock and offering
to lend their experience, are satisfied
if it is two years before the circus
makes money. During this period
the sinking fund will be relied upon
to take up the deficits, while the un-
sold half-million stock in the treasury
may be sold by resolution of the com-
pany's stockholders.
It is planned to offset the possible
dearth of big features to select a
strong novelty for the opening sea-
son, through employing auto-trucks,
Instead of horses. This will do away
with the animals and their feed, econ-
omizing to a large amount in this way.
Arrangements made with an auto-
truck concern will permit the circus to
use its trucks on a low rental basis,
the auto concern making the cheap fig-
ure through believing the free adver-
tising for the trucks will be worth
enough to cover the profit waived in
the rental.
The autos are expected to prove a
drawing card for the country-ground
the large cities. With a week-stand,
it is expected by the promoters that
the new circus will create so much
talk the first season, it will at once
establish itself as a permanent fea-
ture. As a permanent institution,
appearing regularly each season, the
circus men behind the movement for
the "two-ringed" say they can obtain
concessions from local merchants
which will be a big advantage.
No name for the circus has yet been
decided upon, but "The Great Ameri-
can Show" has been suggested.
As the promoters of the movement
are proceeding very secretly, it is not
likely that any public statement will
be made for some months yet.
SKLLS-FLOTO COMING EAST.
In an announcement through the
trade papers, H. H. Tammen says the
Sells-Floto Circuit, is coming east in
August, for the first time.
The same announcement remarks
that the Sells-Floto show is making
money at the 25-cent admission scale,
which has been employed by the "in-
dependent" circus for a couple of sea-
sons past, as against the regular prices
of tented shows belonging to the Ring-
lings.
FRANK' 8 SHOW INCREASING.
California Frank's wild west show is
making money, and with the increase
in receipts comes an increase in the
cars carrying the show. There were
ten back and one ahead when the
season opened, now thirteen are in the
rear with two on the advance job.
Joe Rosenthal is managing the "No.
1" car, while "No. 2" is in charge of
C. M. Connor.
The show is now upstate, and is
headed for Maine. From the Arling-
ton headquarters on Broadway comes
word that California Frank will not
play any part of the New York City
at present.
WHAT COULD JAKE SAY?
.lake Newman, contracting agent for
the Forepaugh-Sells circus, jumped
into New York while the show was
playing Jersey towns.
Newman reports big business despite
the opposition offered by the Hagen-
heck - Wallace, California Frank's
'Wild West" and the "101 Ranch."
Jeff Callan is up in St. John. N. IV..
looking after a theatre.
Variety/b baseball team revenged
itself on the Winter Gardens last Fri-
day, when the Varietvb took them
into camp, 11 — 2. The Winter Gar-
den boys were without their regular
line-up, while Variety was strength-
ened by two or three non-regulars.
The VARiETirUnited Booking Of-
fice second game, scheduled for last
Saturday, was called off. It may be
played to-day or to-morrow.
The total amount staked with the
Government betting booths (Paris
mutuals) at the race tracks around
Paris and at Cabourg, France, in 1910
was $72,281,392. From the total
amount 2 per cent, is deducted for
charities, 1 per cent, for waterworks
and 1 per cent, for encouraging horse
breeding.. A further 5 per cent, is
taxed from the entire gate money for
public charities and the expense of
administering same.
The Corinthian Football Club of
England will send a strong team to
Canada the end of next month to try
their skill against the Canadians in
the vastly popular game of football,
as played in England. The English
team will go through to the Pacific
Coast on the trip. The game played
abVoad is what is known in America
as "Association Football," which is
just beginning to gain some popular-
ity in a small way over here. It will
gain more favor with the American
public, if introduced properly, for it
is a game requiring skill, stamina and
speed, without containing the risk of
the football played by our colleges.
With all the agitation against mod-
ern American football, it is strange
that no one suggested the adopting of
the English Association game. One
or two of our leading colleges have
played the game some.
Capt. Skigie of the Variety. Base-
ball Team, submitted the following
resignation, which has been accepted
with regret:
"To the members of the Variety
Baseball Team: It is with much regret
that I hear hand in my resignation of
Captain to your team on count of
going away Thursday.
(Signed) "Skigie."
Madge Leasing, who is visiting in
this country for the first time in seven
years, may» be seen in a production
over here before she returns to the
other side.
Harry Mock, superintendent of
Hammersteiu's, at one time had a
pretty good baseball club. This sea-
son, though, Harry and his nine are
just practising pitching high balls to
the Suffragette Fanners on the Roof.
If the Suffragettes will get up a nine
among them, and elect the sheep
shearer captain, the Vmhhtvs will
play them.
Marcus Loew has a nine in train
ing, the lemonade girls on the Amer-
ican roof. One of the pirls the other
evening said she liad done twenty
eight miles so far that d:iy, running
up and down stairs. She says she
wanted to be the best hitter on the
nine.
THE NEW HOFFMANN SHOW.
Headed by Gertrude Hoffmann, a
troupe of very well known ballet
dancers presented three lal'ets at the
Winter Garden Wdnesday evening.
Baldina, Kosloff and many others
lamous in Europe take the bulk of
the work. Miss Hoffmann merely oc-
cupying the centre of the stage at
most times while the others dance.
The audience took to the lively
parts of the ballets, though this was
due to the good work of the orches-
tra. The three ballets presented
were "Cleopatra," "Les Sylphldes''
and "Sheherazade."
"Cleopatra" probably showed the
most daring bit of stage work that
has been seen on this side of the
water. This is a love scene between
Cleopatra (Miss Hoffmann) ana
Amoun (Theodore Kosloff).
The entertainment is alike to that
given at the Alhambra and Empire
in London, only in those English
halls variety turns vary the ballets.
However, the ballets at the Winter
Garden are heavier than those at-
tempted in London, but the same
style Is more generally seen in the
continental cities.
After the first ballet flowers were
brought up over the footlights to
Miss Hoffmann and there was ap-
plause, some which was genuine and
some of which was not. The claque, an
English and Continental institution,
has long been argued against by
Americans, but it appears pretty rea-
sonable now that such things are
necessary.
The Winter Garden audience didn't
know just when to applaud. They
will have to be thoroughly educated to
ballets before they do. On the other
hand, the claque leads the applause
and they never go wrong. The house
was full of the regular first-nighters.
The story of the ballet, "Shehera-
zade," is nothing more or less than a
big pantomime, taken from an act ap-
pearing in vaudeville in England at
present, called "A Night in a Harem."
The act was found on the Continent
by English agents some six months
ago. There has been some talk of
bringing it to America.
"Les Sylphldes," with Mile. Lotou-
kowa, provoked storms of applause.
Miss Hoffman did not appear in this
scene.
The new venture at the Garden is a
daring attempt to inoculate the ballet
habit into New Yorkers. It's a
gamble. Jt's*.
.\l E. Guy lord, musical director of
the Grand Opera House, Brooklyn, lias
been engaged with his orchestra to
appear at Steeplechase Park, Rocka-
way Beach, for tht. summer. The
Park opens with a benefit for the
Kockaway Hospital, June i'.°. .
Police Inspector Walsh strolled up
Broadway Saturday afternoon and
s'ood for "ini'e awhile surve\itig the
actors loin, i. 1 in:: in front of the Put-
nam buildinu As a result a special
policeman was «'.••* : i i I • ■ < 1 to that Mot K
r»ll .!:•> Monda;.
Pauline, a« com pa uied by hi. wife.
sails for lair«'pe Satnr.hr. .>?■ i).. .\|i- ;
ndonka
40
VARIETY
NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK.
Initial Presentation, First Appearance
or Reappearance In or Around
New York
lioehm's Athletic Girls, Hammer-
stein's.
Samson Trio, Hammerstein's.
Claire and West, Hammerstein's.
Mr. and Mrs. Erwln Connelly, Fifth
Avenue.
Belle Oura, Fifth Avenue.
Abbott and White, Henderson's.
Musical Forrest**, Henderson's.
Nellie McCoy.
Songs and Dances.
10 Mins.; One.
Hammerstein's.
Nellie McCoy slides back into vaude-
ville with a couple of songs, a change
of costume, and her nimble feet. Nel-
lie looks well and Nellie can dance,
but Nellie has not a vaudeville act.
Opening in a Quaker looking gown
that turns out to be a combination
sheath and harem affair, she sings a
song about "Father and Mother" with
seven or eight verses that "have very
little point. A dance at the finish
puts it over. The second number is
the American girl, with a tailored suit
of white, topped off by a Panama hat.
The suit looked as though it had Just
been taken out of the camphor trunk,
but it allowed Nellie to pull that man-
nish walk, and also gave her plenty
of room for a capital dance. The
act ended with the second number.
Miss McCoy was received mildly. As
she doesn't seem capable of putting
over a "single," perhaps a male part-
ner might help. Dash.
Pouchot's Flying Ballet; (6).
7 Mins.; Full Stage.
Fifth Avenue.
There is nothing in this act that has
not been shown before. No dancing
is Indulged in — simply the regulation
posing of the girls in ballet postures,
both on the floor and in the air. This
is supplemented by what is now the
conventional waving of filmy strips of
material, never operated in unison
with the rising in the «*ir of the cen-
tral figure. At the conclusion a vol-
ume of pigeons are released from the
gallery and off stage, but they have
not been trained to alight on all the
figures. Some of the girls are not
favored by a single bird, while others
are swamped with them. An electrical
illumination serves to further enhance
the final picture; but, as before stat-
ed, nothing new is disclosed. The
management claims that the flight
over the heads of the audience is new
to vaudeville. Barring its lack of
novelty, the act is a graceful and
dainty offering, but even so, merely
a "copy" at that of Grigoletto's
Aerial Ballet. Jolo.
The Zarnes.
Trapeze.
10 Mins.; Full Stage.
Hammerstei n's.
The Zarnes, a man and woman, of-
fer a trapeze specialty of the usual
sort. A long routine is gone through
in rather listless fashion. There are
several tricks well worth while. The
listlessness may have been caused
through their opening the show, when
not over fifty people were on the roof.
Dash.
Dorothy Rogers and Co.; (6).
"Babies a la Carte**; (Comedy).
10 Mins.; Four (Parlor).
New Brighton.
The sketch "Babies a la Carte,"
which Dorothy Rogers and her little
company present was evidently writ-
ten for laughing purposes only. While
there are any number of good lines
and situations in the playlet that
evoke laughter, the biggest laugh
comes with the introduction of the
little colored "pick" at the close.
No particular novelty is in the theme
employed. The plot hinges about the
efforts of a son to obtain money from
his father. The boy is in New York,
owns a race horse and plays the po-
nies. Father is in the country and
has coin. "Bessie" is the name of
the thoroughbred. The boy frequently
mentions "Bessie" in his letters ask-
ing for a "touch." Father believes
"Bessie" is wife of son. Finally
father comes to city. Son procures
wife in a hurry. His sweetheart poses
as his better half during father's visit.
"Bessie has a beautiful form, and a
white stocking on her left forefoot,"
as usual. Father arrives. Then
comes the question of a baby. The
hero's negro servant is sent out to
borrow a child. He returns with
three, two white and one black. There
is a quick curtain, leaving the audi-
ence in doubt as to whether the fa-
ther cut the boy off or accepted the
mixture. Sully Guard has the role of
the son; Billie Betts that of the fa-
ther, and Carl Statzer that of the
negro servant. The latter works hard
and accomplishes much toward the
comedy of the piece. Miss Rogers is
charming at all times and makes her
points tell. Of the babies the "choco-
late drop" was the best of the trio,
the kid seemed so bewildered that
the expression on its face caused laugh
after laugh, and was fully deserving
of the lone curtain he or she was per-
mitted to take. The offering will
serve for laughing purposes. Fred.
Milando Duo.
Singing.
7 Mins.; One.
Both the members of this duo have
splendid voices and their selection of
repertoire at present seems the only
thing lacking in class. Still they
were one of the real hits of the bill
at the American last half of last week.
The act is a little short at present
and could easily stand the addition of
another number. The man has a
good idea of comedy and is a strong
factor in the team. The worn is con-
fined to high class operatic selections
and parodies of them. The turn
should do very well on "small time."
Fred.
Edna Farlowe.
Songs.
11 Mins.; One.
Edna Farlowe should have entered
vaudeville some years ago, as her
style of singing a "coon" song was
very popular then. Another thing
that Kdna should not do is to sing of
good advice and philosophy. It is
poor judgment to sing anything with a
moral to it in houses where stories
are, to the contrary, shown on the
screen between the acts. Jess.
ltose Snow and Co. (%\.
Comedy Sketch.
14 Mins.; Four (Parlor).
Rose Snow is "some" looker, and
wears two very stunning costumes,
but otherwise has nothing to do. Two
men assist her, or, rather are really
assisted by her in a roughly made-up
sketch of many ideas long ago for-
gotten. One is taken from "The Twen-
tieth Century Burglars," the rest be-
ing chosen from many pieces. "Gags"
like "1 didn't know Washington was
sick" and "Peas roll off my knife,"
were •eleased some years ago. Out-
side of this, the two do not do badly
with the vehicle they have chosen.
Jess.
Beatrice.
Violinist.
11 Mins.; One.
Henderson's.
Beatrice is a good looking girl, ra-
ther up-to-date in her dress, and with
a fair amount of personality. The
girl depends mostly on her style of
handling the violin while playing a
few of the later day "rag" hits. This
alone takes her away from the aver-
age "straight" violinist. Beatrice
could succeed very well on the smaller
big time. Jess.
Nevins and Erwood.
Singing and Dancing.
18 Mins.; One.
Henderson's.
The pair are remarkable dancers,
especially the man who works in
black-face. He is not a half bad black-
face comedian, but some of the talk
could be cut, as a faster routine would
help the act. The girl is a good help
to her partner. The couple could
easily become a very big hit with a
singing and dancing routine of some-
thing like twelve minutes, finishing
with the same number they are now
using. The man's eccentric acrobatic
dance is a big applause winner. The
turn is in right at Henderson's this
week, and ought to easily give a good
account of itself anywhere. Jess.
Faber Sisters.
Songs and Dances.
14 Mins.; One.
A rather clever sister team and real
workers. They are possessed of all
the qualities that make up a success-
ful vaudeville turn. They have voices,
can dance and have no mean idea of
the value of comedy. At present there
is but one thing lacking to qualify
for the bigger time. The quantity
that they are shy of is stage presence
and the "frame-up" of their turn.
When these details are absorbed there
will be another "sister" team 1 that will
easily lit in an early spot on a big
time bill. Fred.
GrifHs and Doris.
Singing and Dancing.
14 Mins.; One.
Gane's Manhattan.
These girls land with their dancing.
Opening with a song they do an eccen-
tric dance that wins instant favor.
The taller offers a "cry baby" num-
ber in pajamas, fairly well received
and her partner in an exaggerated
German costume, follows with a song
and dance. The girls put over a step-
ping routine at the close that is well
arranged. They are good dancers and
the present frameup is bound to score
in the "pop" houses. Mark.
Belle Wilton.
Singing.
14 Mins.; One.
Gane's Manhattan.
A valuable asset in vaudeville is a
good voice. Belle Wilton has it. She
opens with "Oh, oh! Callahan!"
dressed in a spangled green gown, fol-
lowing it up to good advantage with
"That Dreamy Italian Waltz." In
newsboy attire, she sings "If I Was A
Millionaire," and, making another
change for her fourth number, ren-
ders "I Won't Try To Be A Lady Any
More." Miss Wilton's first numbers
are her strongest. She should switch
them around. Mark.
Alfredo.
Violinist.
Mins.; One.
Alfredo is there forty ways with
the violin. Though this young mu-
sician is affecting Rinaldo's makeup
and style of playing, he is making the
biggest kind of a hit in the "pop"
houses. He can play classical pieces
with technique and feeling, and his
popular selections are rendered with
ease and grace. Mark.
Semon Duo.
Songs.
12 Mins.; One.
A boy and girl have managed to put
together a pleasing little specialty,
due mostly to the easy comedy man-
ner of the young woman. She has a
good singing voice of the contralto
kind, and knows how to deliver the
songs of the day. Jess.
OUT OF TOWN
Dolly Connolly.
Songs.
13 Mins.; One.
Young's Pier, Atlantic City.
Dolly Connolly, well known In
vaudeville, who formerly appeared
with Percy Wenrich at the piano, is
now working alone. Mr. Wenrich,
however, leads the orchestra. Miss
Connolly has a clever and original way
of singing "rag" numbers. Her four
songs, Monday, all received liberal ap-
plause. Three are new, and give
promise of becoming popular. Her
closing number went very big. Miss
Connolly also pleased with a short ec-
centric dance. She is pretty, dresses
well, and knows how to put songs
over. Dolly scored nicely here, taking
four bows at the finish.
/. li. Pulaski.
Maude Lambert.
Hongs.
12 Mins.; One.
Young's Pier, Atlantic City.
Charming Maude Lambert quite ap-
propriately dipped once more into
vaudeville here Monday. Miss Lam-
bert's pleasant voice and her beautiful
gowns carried her to big applause.
Miss Lambert wore three dresses, each
prettier than the other. "Somewhere
This Summer With You" has a catchy
melody that won favor. With "Caro-
lina Rag," however, Miss Lambert
scored heavily. A graceful, easy
style and pleasing personality classes
Miss Lambert as one of the best. She
is a distinct feature. /. B. Pulaski.
VARIETY
21
A NOTE OF SYMPATHY
TO THE WHITE KATH ACTORS' UNION OF
AMERICA:
We wish through you to extend to Mr. Harry
Mountford our sincere sympathy in this, his
hour of suffering. We learn from his com-
plaint, sworn to under oath by him, in an ac-
tion to recover from us $250,000 for alleged
libel, that we have done serious damage to
his mind and body.
We had no intention of so doing. We only
sought to convey to the vaudeville artist who
is as much interested as we, if not more, what
we honestly believe to be the truth.
The truth always hurts. We didn't believe
it would hurt $250,000 worth In the case of
Mr. Mountford. In fact, we did not think that
a man of such stalwart fighting qualities as
Mountford would feel hurt at anything.
We thought he was a game lighter— -a good
loser. But no — he alleges in his complaint
under oath that our statement of last week has
caused him great and irreparable "humiliation,
chagrin, annoyance, distress, physical and men-
tal suffering."
When he committed a crime against the
laws of the State of New York by calling rep-
utable managers thieves, in an issue of his
'Player" a few months ago, although that
statement was grossly criminal, he didn't hear
any manager whine and howl like a whipped
cur.
Mountford is so apt at quotations we dis-
like to believe he overlooked that one about
people in glass houses.
We all like to win in this world, but when
one loses, especially when he is a leader of
men, he shouldn't cry and whine, admit de-
feat, and dishearten his followers. A man
should not go to war unless he is willing to
be shot at once in a while; especially so when
he starts the warfare. He can't expect to do
all the shooting.
Mountford makes one important confession
under oath. It proves all we said in our last
statement. He swears that he "is dependent
for a livelihood" upon the White Rats Actors'
Union of America. The quotation is from his
own lips under oath.
There is the reason for Mountford's activity.
It is unnecessary to add to his own sworn
statement.
Again the English gentleman winces be-
cause we referred to him as he who once
signed himself "the unpurchaseable." We
never sa'd Mountford was purehaseable. He
once said — and mind you, without being ac-
cused —that he was "the unpurchaseable." and
so signed himself in his own organ, the
"Player." How absent-minded of Mr. Mount-
ford! No, on second thought, it must have
been that "mental suffering" he complains
about.
We can imagine how torrid was that ex-
pansive English brow when, within thirty-six
hours after our statement last Friday, he en-
gaged counsel and had the summons and com-
plaint in his action printed. We wonder
whether the White Rats Actors' Union is sup-
posed to pay for printing the summons and
complaint in this suit to recover a quarter of
a million dollars. We hope that Mountford
will not engage the cabin de-luxe on the Maure-
tania on the strength of that $250,000.
We wonder why Mr. Mountford swears that
he is a resident of the "County of New York,"
when in truth and in fact his address accord-
ing to the directory and telephone book is
Johnson Avenue, Richmond Hill, "County of
Queens." And this reminds us that in his
complaint he does not deny tliat statement
about the palatial home on Long Island. Of
course he couldn't. The records show it is
owned by Mrs. Maud Walsh Mountford.
Mountford's suit for a quarter of a million
is about as big a joke as his "Last Call." We
would ask the secretary — or should we say
"International Secretary"? — whether, when he
took that "correspondence course in the art of
being a secretary" (which he recommends)
some of the letters of instruction were not lost
in the mails. This is the only way we can ac-
count for his statement to the effect that the
White Rats have ninety per cent, of the actors
in the United States and Canada, and they
don't care a snap about the other ten per cent.,
but in the next line and in the last one he
begs and implores that other ten per cent, to
come into the fold. Our little English lion
must have also taken a correspondence course
in acting, judging from his success in that art.
Seriously speaking, we want the artist to
know that our statements are made in the best
of good faith for the good of the vaudeville
business.
We are and always have been construction-
ists. We have made vaudeville what it is, with
the artists' help. Conditions are far letter
to-day than they ever have been. Ask any
artist who has worked in this country the past
fifteen or twenty years.
Wo are opposed to destructionists. Hence
our talk to you. If, in our effort to enlighten
you on matters in which we have a mutual in-
terest, some agitator is ground down, that is
his fault, not ours. We repeat what w»» have
so often said, that a strike or chaotic condi-
tion of the vaudeville business means loss to
you and to us. We realize that, bat do you?
We are good losers. We will take our medi-
cine, if we have to, like men. We won't lose
the fight, though we may lose money. You
will lose both the fight and money. This un-
settled condition of affairs must be over with
one way or the other, and the sooner the
better.
The showmen who have made the vaudeville
business what it is have been through one
strike, and all the trials and troubles of com-
petition and opposition backed by millions.
Their experience makes them unafraid of
threats, etc., but do you realize the number of
new investors with capital ready to build the-
atres who are afraid to Invest and build new
tlieatres on account of the present unsettled
conditions? Every theatre unbuilt means at
least (if it be intended as a popular priced
moving picture theatre) one hundred and fifty
acts each year deprived of engagement*.
There are more of these contemplated the-
atres being held up than the artist has any
idea of, and every day this chaotic condition
continues means more capital diverted into
other channels for investment.
We want the artist to reason the whole sit-
uation out for himself, with his fellow artist
or artists. Let him look a little further than
his nose, make inquiry, ascertain the facta,
judge the future somewhat at least .by the past,
and not run off half-cocked at the first red fire
speech. We silently tolerated the unwar-
ranted and criminal abuse heaped upon us by
Mountford, and only because we were prevailed
upon by hundreds of artists — White Rats
among them — to make some statement for the
benefit of all the artists, did we determine to
speak at all.
Up to the time of Mountford's activity in
America, the manager and the artist were
friends on a social as well as business equality.
Since his advent, a feeling of distrust and en-
mity has arisen.
How long is it to continue? So far as we
are concerned, it will continue as long as Mr.
.Mountford has anything to do with an artists'
organization. The men who pay the actor,
who in turn pays Mountford's salary, will never
deal with any organization with which he is
connected.
As we said last week, if this means fight, we
are ready for it, but It is sickening to hear a
man who starts a fight cry at the very first
blow.
Stand up and fight like a man. Don't throw
mud week after week, and then cry because
your hands are stained.
VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS* PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
22
VARIETY
SHOWS NEXT WEEK.
. NEW YORK.
"A COUNTRY GIRL"— Herald Square (4th
week )•
"AS A MAN THINKS" (John Maaon)— Nul-
mova'i (16th week).
"EVERTWOMAN"— Lyric (17th week).
"EXCUSE ME" — Gaiety (19th week).
FOL1ES BERGERE (9th week).
"GET RICH QUICK WALLINQPORD" — Co-
han's (43d week).
GRAND ITALIAN OPERA— Irvine Place (Id
week).
GRAND OPERA— Daly'* (2d week).
LA SAISON RUSSE — Winter Garden (Id
week).
"PINAFORE"— Casino (4th week).
8TOCK — Academy.
STOCK (Corse Peyton) — Grand O. ■ H. (7th
week).
8POONER STOCK— Metropolis (17th week).
STOCK— West End (8th week).
"THE PINK LADY"— New Amsterdam (18th
week).
"THE MERRY WHIRL" — Columbia (Id week)
"THE RED ROSE" (Valeska 8uratt)— Globe
(opene June II).
"YOUTH"— BIJou (Id week).
BILLS NEXT WEEK
CHICAGO
A BORN OPERA CO.— McVlcker'a (Id week).
"BOWERY BURLE8QUERS"— Columbia (4th
week).
"LITTLE MI8S FIX-IT"— Chicago O. H. (5th
week).
"GET RICH QUICK WALL1NOFORD"—
Olympic. (10th week).
"SEVEN SISTERS" (Charles Cherry) — Pow-
ers' (10th week).
STOCK — Haymarket
"THE HEART BREAKERS'— Prino*
HOWE'S LECTURES — Garlicky
(Id
SAN FRANCISCO.
ETHEL BARRYMORE — Colombia.
"ZAZA" (atock) — Alcasar.
MONK'S TRAINER ABSENT.
Although "Consul, the Great" was
booked and billed for Hammerateln's
Roof, next week, the monk will not
be seen atop of the Victoria. "Consul"
is a Bostock chimp, and was exhibited
in this country by Alfred Dorwisky
under the direction of Dr. Buckey.
The latter is the American represen-
tative of the animal king.
Last week the chimpanzee was at
Keith's, Boston, with Dorwisky as his
trainer. On the return from the Bean
City, the trainer is reported to have
tendered his resignation to Dr.
Buckey and refused to proceed further
with "Consul." This is the cause for
the cancellation of the Victoria en-
gagement.
"Consul" was first brought to this
country under contract to William
Morris at the time of the "monk"
craze two summers back. He was
first shown at the American Roof In
opposition to "Peter," scheduled
shortly after for Hammerstein's. Dor-
wlnsky accompanied the animal from
Europe. He has been with it ever
since.
Several weeks ago Mrs. Dorwinsky
returned from a trip abroad and
brought with her several chimpanzees
including a male and a female.
A CO-ED NOW REGULAR.
Chicago, June 14.
Jean Murdoch, a young Chicago Uni-
versity co-ed, has been engaged by
Daniel Krohraan for a part next sea-
son in "The Seven Sisters."
Manager Goodfrlend, of the show,
witnessed a one-act play entitled
"Gambling," recently produced by uni-
versity students. Upon the showing
made by Miss Murdoch he immediate-
ly engaged her.
An incident in connection with the
engagement of Miss Murdoch is that
she is one of seven sisters by birth
(press stuff).
Bird Millman sails for Europe In
August, returning to open on the Or-
pheum Circuit, Jan. 22.
LONDON.
COLISEUM
Adeline Qenee
Alfred Lester A Co.
Harry Pragaon
Jose Otero'a Spanish
Daneera
Frank Milton A
Slstera De Long
(American)
Donaldson Bros.
Victoria Troupe
The Maequea
Freddie Hackin
Anartoa
Pasquali Brae.
Nora Bmerald
Dancers
Mordkln
Kelly
PALACE.
Russian
(Pavlova,
A Co.)
Walter C
(American)
Albert Whelan
Carlton
La Pla
Reynolds A Donegan
(American)
Harmony Four
(American)
Marie Fenton (Amer-
ican)
Kitty Dale
The Mackeys
NEW YORK.
HAMMER8TBIN'B
Belle Blanche
' Bell Family
Howard A Howard
Fougere
Bedinl A Arthur
Roehm'a Athletic
Girls
Wlnsor McCay
MarUnnetU A 8yl-
▼eater
Alexander A Soott
Crouch A Welch
Samson Trio
Alvln A Kenney
Claire A Weat
Gardner Duo
Lewis A Morton
(Headline to fill.)
BRIGHTON BEACH
MUSIC HALL
Eva Tanguay
"High Ufa In Jail"
Howard
Hlckey'a Circus
McKay A Cantwell
Bam J. Curtis A Co.
Rem-Brandt
Dale A Boyle
FIFTH AVENUE
Truly 8hattuck
Mabelle Fonda
Troupe
Avon Comedy Four
Perry A White
Belle Onra
Emmett Devoy A Co.
Brent Hayea
Mr. A Mrs. Erwln
Connelly
HENDERSONS
"Top O* Th' World
Daneera
Harvey-Devora Trio
Romany Opera
Troupe
Bowman Brothers
Martina Brothers
Abbott A White
Bailey A Teare
Musical Forreata
(One to fill.)
BRIGHTON
THEATRE
Nat Willa
Valerie Bergere A
Co.
La Tltcomb
Kate Ellnore A Bam
Williams
Bert Coote A Co.
Dlero
Barnes A Crawford
Boxing Kangaroo
The Dorians
(Three to fill.)
orpheum"
Mclntyre A Heath
Mrs. Annie Teamans
James A Bonnie
Thornton
Gus Williams
Lottie Ollson
Ward A Curran
Will H. Fox
Fox A Ward
John Le Clair
CHICAGO.
MAJESTIC
Louise Dresser
Edwarda Davis A
Co.
Harry Fox A Mlller-
shlp Slstera
Four Huntings
Taylor, Krans A
White
Three Eacardos
Corinne Francis
Narrow Bros.
BOSTON.
KEITH'S
"The Melsterslng-
ers"
Onlta
Haynea A Vidocq
Dolan A Lenharr
Five Plroacoffla
Snyder A Buckley
Richards
Lester, Loralne i
Qulnn
Delmore A Onleda
Plcturea
PHILADELPHIA.
KEITH'S
Lillian Herleln
Linton A Lawrence
Frank Tlnney
Ernest P a n t a e r
Troupe
J. Warren Keane
La Toy Brothers
Earl A Romano
Sully Family
Kajlyama
Jimmy Rice and Johnny Bell have
formed a vaudeville partnership.
TIN PAN ALLEY JINGLES
By WILLIAM JEROME.
Edward Harrlgan was the father of
American popular song writers.
Harrlgan and Braham were a great
combination. "Maggie Murphy's
Home/' "Paddy Duffy's Cart," and
"When Poverty's Tears Ebb and Flow"
are songs that will live forever.
There was a picture in every Har-
rlgan song that no one but Harrlgan
could paint
Ben Collins was the first great par-
ody writer — then came James Mc-
Avoy.
Coronation note:
Chas. K. Harris is visiting the dif-
ferent royalty accounts of Europe.
Louis Bernstein and Tin Pan Alley
are regular pals again.
A voice from the woods:
Vincent Berlin, Irving Bryan, Ted
Goetz and Ray Snyder are writing the
songs for the Eddie Foy show.
Jerome H. Remick, of Detroit, Bos-
ton and Atlantic City, may be seen at
the Knickerbocker any day from 12 to
2 for the next two weeks. The Big
Fellow is always chaperoned by Fred
and Mose.
To spend the summer at Atlantic
City is the song plngger's fondest
dream.
Bank Roll chatter:
This is the season of the Expense
Account. All going out — nothing
coming in — but bills.
WATCHING THE BABY GROW.
Bobby North will watch the baby
grow this summer, not having re-en-
gaged with "The Follies," or made
any plans for next season.
His production-partner (plays)
Cliff Gordon, has accepted United Of-
fices bookings.
ARTISTS AT WARD'S ISLAND
Among the group above are the artlita who took part In the last performance of the sea-
eon at Ward's Island. June 1. tendered by Domlnlck Buckley for the entertainment of the
Inmai.i of the Institution.
The artiste volunteering services are Slron, Luclanna Lucca, Payne and Lee. Victoria Pour.
Dr. Will Davis. Kraus and Walters, Jack Drlsner, Pour Fords. Billy Bonner.
Others in the picture are Joe Sullivan. Aaron Kessler, Jack Drucker, Mrs. Ford. Master Max
Ford. Jesse Howe, Chas. Eller (the pianist) and the directing surgeon of the institution.
HERE'S BILLY GOULD
By WILLIAM GOULD.
Los Angeles, June 10.
A critic's girl in a certain town
liked me very much. That settled me
as far as he was concerned. I sent
the critic my contract, and wrote him
to send me his. He didn't. (I could
localise this.)
Another monkey was born yester-
day. He will be christened 'Kelly,
the boob."
By the way, I know of a critic
named Kelly, in Portland, Ore., whom
I have never seen, but if he is as
small In stature as he is in principle,
he could stand on the ground, flat-
footed and kiss an ant between the
eyes without bending his knees. He
wears a No. 6 hat; a 12 collar; he's
built like a Rhlnewine bottle; wears
burlap underwear, and his mother
buys his ties for him. He received
his theatrical knowledge in a moving
picture house, and thinks "Hamlet"
is an afterpiece. He'll read this.
He has to read Vajubth and publish
clippings from it to make believe he is
earning his salary. I got a dress suit
and a ride to Seattle and ate in a first
class hotel all at the manager's ex-
pense. Now Kelly, your name is
known and I won't charge you any-
thing for being your press agent.
Had an interesting talk with a la-
bor leader in Oakland. He made a
remark that put a new angle to the
actors' affiliation with labor. He said:
"I think it was a bad move to allow
the actors in, for labor is underpaid
and actors are over paid (if they re-
ceive the fabulous amount they are
supposed to). 1 know an actor who
worked with me that couldn't earn |3
a day. As an actor he gets $360 a
week. I don't think I should be called
out to protect his salary. He is not a
laboring man any more; and has noth-
ing in common with his old laboring
friends. In fact I doubt if he could
earn $3 a day now as a laboring man."
It takes a long time to find out if
a man is honest, but you generally
find out what he is in the long run.
Some actors have sense. Those
that have sense have cents also.
The more money an aetor gets and
saves, the more conservative he be-
comes.
The only time I ever gambled was
when I was broke. Then I had noth-
ing to lose, and everything to gain.
(Paste that in your lid.)
Show me a discontented actor and
I'll show you an idle actor.
Show me an actor actively engaged
dn vaudeville who is making laws for
the actor and I'll show you a necklace
of hen's teeth.
Franklin Batie, the "tenor robusto"
of the Jack Wilson Trio, has suffered
so much of late with throat affection
that, at the conclusion of next week's
engagement at Atlantic City, he will
have his tonsils removed.
VARIETY
*3
THE MERRY WHIRL
THREE WEEKS
It's not a new, but a better "Merry
Whirl" at the Columbia. The Gordon
& North show opened there Monday
matinee. Returning for a summer run
to the Broadway house of the Eastern
Burlesque Wheel, the prospects are
promising.
The production is brand new
and a meritorious one. With the large
chorus, principals, besides the stage
settings and "clothes" "The Merry
Whirl" becomes a high ranking bur-
lesque organization going much
higher than it did a couple of years
ago, when Messrs. Cliff Gordon and
Bobby North were strange to the past-
time of managing.
Even now, however, a few of the
faults from the earlier days are still
in evidence during the performance.
These mostly are things and dialog
that do not belong to a classy show —
and in "The Merry Whirl" Gordon ft
North have put forward as classy a
show as burlesque ever held— classier
even. These things that should not
be are in the second part. Possibly
they are there because the second part
is so much weaker than the first. That
may be through the matter of arrange-
ment of numbers particularly. Little
excuse will remain when the change-
about process is finished for James C.
Morton to fondle the dressmaking
"dummy" as he did Monday evening,
nor for the "measuring" scene to be
carried as far, although in neither of
these particulars were the principals
involved to the extent gone to at the
first presentation of this show.
The principals have been improved
upon, where changes have occurred.
This is especially so with Mildred
Elaine, taking the French soubret role
in the first part, named "The Magic
Ring." Miss Elaine makes her debutin
burlesque, having graduated from the
Raymond Hitchcock show. She is a
classy miss, who can dance, sings well,
handles herself decorously (even in
the "undressing" bit of the first part),
and becomes altogether very well
liked, through work and appearance.
Miss Elaine comes under the classifica-
tion of an actress, and this makes it-
self felt.
Mr. Morton and Frank F. Moore are
the other principal principals. Each
is a favorite in burlesque, and each se-
cured much applause from the capac-
ity audience Monday night. Mr. Mor-
ton is the Clock, Mr. Moore the Snow-
man, in the first part. In the bur-
lesque, called "The Merry Whirl," Mr.
Morton becomes the prize fighter, with
Mr. Moore his manager. These are
the characters originated by the cou-
ple in this show. Later they left it for
vaudeville. In their return, they are
introducing as a specialty their vaude-
ville act.
The weakest character in the open-
ing Is that of the Hebrew, played by
Phil White. Mr. White doesn't seem
to "get" the character, nor much out
of it, although the opportunities are
many. In the second part, he Im-
proves greatly as a French proprietor
of a dressmaking establishment.
The performance had many drags
to it Monday night, running until
11:16. These occurred in both parts
of the show, made more noticeable in
the opening piece (after a brisk start)
by the dialog apportioned to Mr. White
and later, just when a "rag" was about
due, through a ballad sung by Rita
Redmond, another newcomer to the
cast. Miss Redmond is of nice looks,
lacking any dash in appearance, and
has a passable soprano. Nervousness
may have affected her first song. In
the burlesque she did much better
when singing a pretty waits number.
Miss Redmond will likely show consid-
erable improvement with playing.
The numbers were quite good
throughout, well put on, with sixteen
chorus girls, eight "ponies" and four
"show" girls, also six -chorus men to
give them strength. The four show
girls were used by themselves in two
of the numbers, and aided both
greatly. "The Whirl" has a crack
working group of girls.
The big song hit of the evening was
"Alexander's Rag Time Band," sung
by Morton and Moore, with the chorus
in for a "Grizzly Bear" dance. The
"Rag Time Band," arriving near the
finale of the first part, was so strong
nothing could follow it. Another
somewhat similar number in the sec-
ond part "Paris Push" (from "The
Deacon and the Lady") seemed mild in
comparison. Had the places of the
two numbers been changed, the "Rag
Band" song would have done much to
hold up the latter end of the perform-
ance.
"Strike Up a Bag-Pipe Tune" in the
second part, is a lively, nicely staged
number, with the chorus prettily di-
vided for much effect in appearance
and stepping. This was the hit-num-
ber of the original show. In the firBt
part "La Belle Francaise," led by Miss
Elaine, was much liked, as was "Ha-
vana Bay," sung by Billy Meehan, with
the girls behind him.
Mr. Meehan left an undeniable im-
pression. He's a "straight" or light
comedian, wears good clothes well, and
although a trifle handicapped by a
light voice, is one of the neatest danc-
ers hereabouts.
The "clothes" in the show are of the
handsome description. It can hardly
be said there is an oversupply of
dresses, either for the principals or
choristers. In the first part, from the
"Havana Bay" number to the finale,
quite a long stretch, the chorus girls
did not change, reappearing two or
three times in the same costume. Nor
did Miss Elaine attract notice for
wardrobe, but did wear a handsome
gown at the opening of the second
part. Miss Redmond's clothes led the
principals. As a whole the show girls
shone the most brightly on the dress
end. In the waltz number, the chorus
wore full black gowns, slit up the
sides, wholly spoiling them. It is the
only one of the many dressing mis-
takes of the original production left
uncorrected.
Edward Jerome, playing an "acting"
role in the second part, did it well
enough to qualify as instructor in a
From appearance Tuesday night, all
the roads led to the Grand Opera
House, where the Corse Payton Stock
Company is slowly, but nevertheless
surely, dissecting Elinor Glyn's "Three
Weeks."
There Is no class distinction at the
Grand Opera House in these days.
Whoever is on the scene first with
three hard silver "dims" is sure to
get the best in the house. There was
even one lone "spec" who worked in-
side of the front of the house, selling
lower floor seats at an advance of
twenty cents over the box office price.
No one noticed him until the white
clad guard on the outer rail of box
office announced in loud tones that
"Dar ain't no moh seats for tu-nlght,
get youh advance seats now." Then
there was a concentrated rush made
for the lone "spec" by Maggie, Min-
nie and Mame, who had trailed all the
way from Greenwich Village (located
slightly south of Fourteenth street)
to witness "Three Weeks" at a dime
a week and who were not going back
to the village without having seen the
troupe act out.
Maggie, Minnie and Mame did final-
ly get three seats in the last row of
the balcony, but they were slightly on
the side of the house and all that they
could see of the stage was one corner.
To their dismay they learned later
that the one tiger skin was spread on
the side that they could not see.
From the time that the curtain rose
on the first act of the authoress's
own dramatic version of her sensa-
tional novel, the three girls, one for
each week in the play, listened and
looked with rapt attention. There are
four acts in the piece and an olio. The
olio consists of two acts an illustrated
song singer and Corse Payton. The
latter makes the announcement re-
garding the coming attractions. This
alone is worth the expending of these
three "dims."
Act I. Prologue. Scene Boudoir of
the Queen in the Palace at Sardalia:
This round was rather tame, although
the Queen (Minna Phillips) had the
worst of the milling. The King (Jos-
eph W. Girard), resplendent in much
gold lace, was "some" King. The
Queen was seconded by a male and
female attendant. The former was
Charles W. Rowan in the role of
Dmitry, and Grace Fox as Anna.
Act. II. Lawn in front of the Hotel
at Lucerne: Queen and attendant
traveling incog. Mother and father of
Paul traveling with son, who has
formed an attachment at home for the
six-foot daughter of a parson, against
the wishes of the family. Ma and Pa
go home, leaving the boy on his own
school of acting for burlesque princi-
pals.
"The Merry Whirl' needs some cut-
ting to jam the whole piece together
for best results. Probably fifteen mln-
rtes will be taken out, or closed up.
But "The Merry W>hirl" is a regular
show. If all the Other burlesque
shows of next season anywhere ap-
proach it in every way, burlesque will
receive the greatest boom it has ever
had. Sime.
as It were, but with sufficient funds
furnished by the indulgent Pa to atr
tract another girl. Queen dines on the
lawn (nice green prop lawn) and Paul
sees her (Paul In this case has raven
tresses, very, very disappointing to
Mame, Mag and Min). The best speech
in the act was by Paul. His line,
"Who are you?" gave the boys a
chance to "kid" the girls during the
intermission. Paul also proved to be
some climber, reaching the balcony
where the Queen was standing without
any mishap. This round an even
break.
Act. III. The Loggia of the Palace
at Venice: This is where the tiger
skin proved it Is some actor. Round
all in favor of the Queen who admin-
isters a knockout to Paul and makes
her escape.
Act IV. Same as Act I. Queen is at
home again, and there is an heir to
the throne of Sardalia. Populace Is
venting its joy on the streets of the
city with loud shouts of "Long Live
the Queen and the Crown Prince."
Paul baa followed his love to her
Kingdom. The King is jealous of
the homage done to his Queen and
plots against her life. He finally
succeeds and for a moment it looked
as though the round would be In his
favor, but Dmitry, with the aid of a
six-shooter, puts the finishing wallop
over on the "Kink" and the show is
over. (Not in accordance with the
line of procedure as laid down by the
gallery censors on Eighth avenue. One
of those in the upper loft shouted
after the final curtain, "Aw, w here's
Paul?") Next week "For Her Chil-
dren's Sake." Frtd.
WASHINGTON.
The Amsterdam avenue seems to do
the business when the weather Is right.
It was right Tuesday evening. A wise
little audience at the Washington.
When one of the girls In a moving pic-
ture gave up a good home in the
country to come to the city to work,
the crowd In a body decided that she
was a foolish person. Some said so
out loud.
Blake's Animal Circus put one over
easily. A notice is posted in the lobby
offering a reward if any one succeeds
in staying a minute on the back of
"Maud." One of Blake's men stuck the
distance and was loudly cheered. The
act is a bis laugh getter through the
Rood work of Blake's assistants.
The Cora Youngblood Corson Sc\-
tette has found a home in houses of
this type. The girls finish the act by
gaving their own cheer. The spirit
shown is immense. The act remains w
possibility, until the girls sing. More
popular musir would be a big help to
the Sextette.
Cordon and Kayes appeared quit* 1
late in the program and the colore i
team mummed to make good.
Hose Snow and Co.. Semon Duo and
Kdna Tarlowe 1 N"w Acts).
•It's*.
Cliutics Kendall and Dorothy
Draper were narriod at Fli\t. Mich..
Juue 10.
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VARIETY
HAMMERSTEIN'S ROOF
The procession at Hammerstein's,
this week, is not quite as long as has
been the rule since the big programs
were Inaugurated, but still there Is
plenty of show. The parade started
at 8.05 and marched steadily on until
11.30. It is hard to coldly sit and
watch a roof show from beginning to
end.
Taking this week's bill as it is
meant, It would probably De consid-
ered highly satisfactory, but grows
tiresome. There are fourteen acts,
nine "dumb," two musical, and the
other three, two single women and a
mixed Bong and dance team.
The Roof is in need of a novelty.
Monday night It rained. The fun that
might have been found on the Suf-
fragette Farm was missing, taking
away the only feature that the roof
boasts.
Emma Carus hove into sight at
10.40, considered early at Hammer-
stein's these days, but the audience
was already a bit wearjg and many
started to leave. The singer got a
little fun from the walking out, but it
didn't hold anyone In. Emma sang
five songs, two too many. It would
have been better for everyone con-
cerned if she had bowed away after
the "rag" number.
The Bell Family closed the first
half, doing very well. The first part of
the act should be gaited up. It drags,
until the troupe get the little gingery
girl out in front doing the quaint
dances. The singing and dancing put
it over and is just what the audience
was looking for, something different.
The act could also be trimmed at the
finish by omitting the patriotic airs.
Hickey's Circus opened after the In-
termission, receiving a surprising
number of laughs. The bucking mule
is well worked by Hickey. The "Ber-
zac table" got a few laughs also.
The Auroras did much better than
in their first week. The act was new
to most of the house, and scored on
this alone aside from the very good
work shown.
Minnie Amato in "The Slums of
Paris," carried the "Apache" panto-
mime through by her own efforts and
good blonde looks.
Diero should have been satisfied
with one selection less. The roof and
the theatre are two different proposi-
tions. Acts might behave accordingly.
There are no riots upstairs.
Spissel Bros, and Co. struck it right
when they got to the acrobatics. The
comedy and pantomime at the open-
ing did not go over very heavily. Chas-
sino was on early and pulled out very
well with his shadow pictures. Tyson
and Brown were "No. 2."
". rnes (New Acts) opened,
i J McCoy (New Acts) had a sweet
position, but didn't get away with It.
Robert's Rats and Cats (second week)
were billed to close, and Bert Levey
(also held over), was down next to
closing. Dash.
.a -14*
COLONIAL.
When the "Never Fading Stars of
Variety" cease to twinkle at the Co-
lonial Sunday night, the house will
close for the summer. The "old tim-
ers" are still making vaudeville his-
tory in New York by making "fare-
well week" at the Colonial one long
to be remembered by the regulars.
About the time that John LeClair,
"the human billiard ball," opened the
bill, it looked like a bad night for
the "old timers." While the hot wea-
ther and dark clouds were being blam-
ed for the empty seats the entire house
filled up as though by magic, every-
body getting in when the rain fell in
torrents.
. The Colonial regulars recalling that
the Fifth Avenue audience had given
the "old timers" two weeks of ap-
plause, greetings, receptions, ovations
and all that sort of thing, extended
the artists a welcome that was on
a par with the Fifth Avenue demon-
stration.
Will H. Fox, "Nature's Little Gentle-
man," followed LeClair and he joked,
made facial contortions and tickled
the Ivories as he had never done be-
fore, proving a veritable riot. Fox
and Ward duplicated the Fifth Ave-
nue success, and Lottie Gilson show-
ed that she had lost none of her
former popularity.
Ward and Curran put over their
usual laughing hit just before the in-
termission. After the orchestra had
played a medley of old-time songs,
Gus Williams appeared and enter-
tained 'em with his monolog and
songs.
When the gray head and beaming
countenance of Mrs. Annie Teamans
came into view, the audience paid
her a tribute for nearly two minutes
that caused a lump to come into the
"grand old lady's" throat, and a tear
to trickle down her cheek.
A similar reception was accorded
James and Bonnie Thornton. And
how they entertained! Bonnie sang
the first song she ever sang in public,
"Mary and John," and followed it
with Jim's own composition, "My
Sweetheart's the Man in the Moon."
While Miss Thornton was making a
change of dress, Jim reeled off some
merry patter, and for a finale song
the chorus of his "When You Were
Sweet Sixteen" with Bonnie. Mrs.
Thornton received several huge bou-
quets across the footlights.
Will Fox, in his regular street re-
galia, reappeared and announced that
Mclntyre and Heath would present an
old blackfaced skit they presented
thirty-seven years ago. The come-
dians rolled up more laughter, despite
the fact that two burnt cork enter-
tainers had preceded them. It was
almost 11.30 before the f unmaking
ceased. Mark.
Satanella opens at the Folles Ber-
gere July 17, for four weeks. Pe-
trova will open this place June 26.
The Jackson Troupe of dancers here
last year in "The Summer Widowers"
have been booked to open at the Folles
next fall.
Blanch Curtis, prima donna; T. Ma-
sara, soubret, late of "The Queen of
Bohemia," Vic Royal, J. Francis Get-
ting, Charles Mills, and six girls, for-
merly of the Anna Held and Gertrude
Hoffman companies, have been en-
gaged by Arthur Vlorwitz to play a new
musical act in vaudeville, opening out-
of-town, June 19. If the piece proves
a go, it will be elaborated and put on
the road.
AMERICAN ROOF.
The weather of late last, week and
early this, is getting an awful pan-
ning around the Loew office. What
the baseball magnates said about the
weather was a Sunday school hymn,
alongside of the rude manner in which
the American crowd berated the light-
ning, thunder and rain.
It is not solely because it keeps the
multitude away from the roof either.
No indeed, that is only a minor ca-
lamity alongside of what happened
last Saturday night. Ed. Bloom des-
patched one of the ushers for ten
pounds of sugar, to sweeten the lem-
onade. The usher made the going-
out trip without mishap, hut return-
ing the storm broke and also the bag
which contained the sugar. Soon
there waa a long string of wet sugar
trailing behind the hurrying usher.
By the time he reached the theatre,
the little sugar left was wet and so
the poor lemonade got none.
Now Isn't that enough to make any-
one sore, for what is a roof garden
without lemonade? It is not a bad
show that they are giving out with
each glass of lemonade on the roof
this week. There is plenty of enter-
tainment bound up in the nine acts —
billed as twelve.
Julie Ring and Co. are the head-
liners. Julie is playing the old col-
lege sketch and getting quite some-
thing out of it, although the sketch is
lacking in many points. It requires
a good deal of imagination to think
that plump Julie is a boy just because
she has a hat drawn over her eyes.
It requires a bit more to think that
Scotch whiskey is red, and still more
when the morning and night are jug-
gled about carelessly.
Richards and Montrose have turned
their specialty about a bit, improving
it greatly. If the couple will turn
their finish about to bring the best
results, the act will be able to hit the
big time anytime. Miss Montrose is
singing three character songs very
well, while Richards acts as a stupid
card boy, simply changing the cards
for each number. His acrobatic dance
should be saved for the finish.
Franklyn Ardell and Co. have a suf-
fragette sketch that will travel no fur-
ther than the "small time." It has
some fun in it and is *ell played, but
the meat is not there. The girl play-
ing the wife does extremely well easily
sharing the honors with Ardell. The
couple are capable of handling farci-
cal material, and the proper vehicle
should land them right.
Watkins and Williams Sisters show
a very neat turn in their line, al-
though the absence of some dancing
handicaps. The girls look pretty and
dress nicely, while the male end sings
and works easily. It is a smooth
turn that should be able to fit well
into the small big time.
Mareena, and Delton Bros, are prob-
ably a new combination of Mareena,
Nevaro and Mareena, and the three
Deltons. It is a very good acrobatic
offering, with the comedy coming
from the contortions of Mareena.
Cadleux did well on the bounding
wire, fitting In nicely just after in-
termission.
Kelly and Rio, and Braun Sisters
were "2" and "1" respectively. Nei-
FIFTH AVENUE.
Without the assistance of any great
stars the Fifth Avenue is this week of-
fering one of the best all-around work-
ing bills ever shown at that house.
From the cornet solo of A. Liberati of
the regular theatre orchestra, which
was a welcome deviation from the reg-
ulation overture, through to the finish,
without an intermission, there was
but one moment when the show
lagged.
This was the act of the headliner,
Lillian Herlein, an excellent artist,
wno sings four songs, all too lengthy
and which do not differentiate suffi-
ciently to avoid monotony. She has
all the mannerisms of a foreign music
hall artist, but when resorted to in
four songs, all with innumerable
verses, the act lets down. Vaudeville
audiences always have, and probably
always will, appreciate good singing.
They are fond of the gems of grand
opera and such things, but it will be
found that they are content with mere
snatches, not lengthy passages.
The Field Brothers were the open-
ing number and acquitted themselves
creditably. Their main hold exists in
the excellent time they keep in their
double work. The Fifth Avenue is a
late house, it was in consequence im-
possible for them to score heavily.
Inge and Farrell, two girls, sing and
cavort coquettishly in "one." They
have some excellent songs but their
strides are measured and stilted, indi-
cating more or less amateurishness.
They have the advantage of tne fresh-
ness of youth, always a strong bid for
favor. Meyers, Warren and Lyon fol-
lowed. As an encore Miss Warren
sings a song with a piano accompani-
ment off stage. It is very effective.
They make a high class trio, and if
Miss Meyers could be persuaded to
conceal a portion of the personal grat-
ification she apparently enjoys over
the exhibition of her talents, there
would be little or no fault to find.
May Tully In the original comedy of
divorce life in Reno, entitled "The
Battle Cry of Freedom," was a series
of screams of laughter. The sketch
is a classic, and the cast well nigh per-
fect. All of the slang is original, with
the exception of "Many are called, but
few get up." Miss Herlein followed.
Her last number was marred by the
constant dropping of the wires in prep-
aration for the Flying Ballet, which
diverted the attention of the audience
from the prima donna. Pouchot's Fly-
ing Ballet (New Acts) was next, cre-
ating a hard spot for Bert Fitzglbbon,
who had been moved down from an
early position. Bert was a genuine
"riot."
The Four Londons closed the show
with their good casting act. Join.
ther aroused any great amount of in-
terest.
"The Georgia Campers" were also
there, quietly received.
But it was a wet night, Tuesday,
and lemonade — even at the bargain
price of ten cents — is never exhilarat-
ing on a damp roof. Oh; you Marcus
Loew kid, with the soft-drink bar!
Dash.
VARIETY
*5
BRIGHTON THEATRE.
There is "some" show down at the
Brighton this week. No, there aren't
any great big two-thousand-dollar-
names on the bill, but the program
plfiys In such fashion that there Isn't
a dull moment In the entire three
hours of entertainment.
Judging of the manner in which the
show was received by an audience that
filled about three-quarters of the
house Monday night, in spite of the
threatening aspect of the weather,
there were nothing but "hits."
The running order had been chang-
ed considerably from the afternoon
performance and there wasn't a hitch
In the evening.
The opening position was allotted to
the Angean Duo, presenting a Juggling
novelty. They were followed by the
Williams Brothers, with dancing. They
gained considerable applause. Miss St.
Elmo, in the third spot, 1b singing four
songs this week. She was liked by
those at the beach, her closing num-
ber "Put Your Arms Around Me" be-
ing the best applause getter.
Sammy Watson's Farmyard, "No.
4", was one of the real hits in the
early portion. Just before closing
intermission, Lyons and Yosco prov-
ed themselves the hit of the first half.
Rose Coghlan and Co., in "Between
Matinee and Night," closed before the
intermission, with a half dozen quick
curtains resulting.
Opening the Intermission Lee White
and George Perry caught the popular
fancy from the start and "had 'em"
all the way. Dorothy Rogers and Co.
(New Acts) followed.
The next position was allotted to
Juliet? The little Impersonator has
practically the same repertoire as last
season. There was the usual contin-
gent present in the upper loft, this
time under the guidance of "Issy" Fe-
lix, ofA^ix and Caire, as "cheer lead-
er." with all his efforts and those
of his henchmen they forced the ap-
plause to an extent where the effort
became noticeable. Juliet? does not
need the aid of a "claque," and would
be better off without it.
Howard and Howard were on in the
spot next to closing, pulling down the
real hit of the entire show. The boys
were a riot and then some, with laugh
following laugh for the twenty-four
minutes they held the stage. The
Aerial Smiths in the closing position
held the audience to the last. The
pictures were on at 11.35. Fred.
CLOSING FOR ALTERATIONS.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
London, June 14.
MfJXj among the profession are In-
timating that the closing down of
in X *f the halls throughout the
c&injrtrjhn this, the quiet season, pre-
8 f n( fP ' or & lt era tl° n8 > is simply a
fA-o^yba playing a great number of
a&s tonon are cancelled according to
a "twb-X^bnths' clause In a contract,
M^ert m tiouse closes.
SNils clause has always been known
a flaw in the contract drawn up at
arbitration of a few years ago.
t tice ami Cohen are playing at
shea's, Buffalo, this week. They re-
placed Bert Coote and Co. Mr. Coote
felt Indisposed.
HENDERSON'S.
The two busiest men in Coney Isl-
and at eleven Monday evening were in
a booth. Just opposite what was the
entrance to "Dreamland." They had
closed up shop and were playing a
quiet game of pinocle.
However, earlier In the evening, the
weather was a little better, and the
balcony of Henderson's almost full.
About one-third of the downstairs was
occupied.
The show was slow moving, due to
two long acts as headline™, Odlva and
the Rlgoletto Bros. A strong act
moved up to about "No. 3" would have
helped this program.
Weston, Fields and Carroll pulled
down the pleasing hit of the evening.
Everything In the act gets over. The
fast work of the three helps things
along Immensely. The little piano man
has a style all of his own, and the two
others are good singers of popular
songs. While the three do well with
"Yiddlsha Rag" for a closing number,
the act could use a newer song.
Odlva, as the headliner, closed the
show. Too many were thinking of
home about the time she appeared,
and as the swimmer is not at all new
around the Island, there were few who
remained to see this very Interesting
act. The addition of the fish Is attrac-
tive.
The Rlgoletto Bros., second from
closing, startled the natives with their
novelty specialty. The ladder finish
was a big winner In the applause line.
Havlland and Thornton, with their
comedy offering, had some trouble at
first In convincing, but after the audi-
ence was convinced, the act got plenty
of laughs. Havlland Is a corking fast
talking comedian and Is well played up
to by the girl In the act.
Johnny Small and Sisters were on
rather early, but helped things along
considerably. This Johnny Is one reg-
ular dancer and the girls with him are
nice looking little persons. One more
number and less talk might help a lit-
tle.
Rem Brandt has a novelty that
should have placed him better than
opening the show. The Henderson au-
dience liked the paint shooter very
much.
Warren and Brockway though pro-
gramed did not appear. Beatrice, and
Nevins and Erwood (New Acts).
Je*8.
MANHATTAN.
The hit of the bill at Oane's Man-
hattan this week was the Essanay film
showing the International 500-Mile
Motor Race at Indianapolis. The pic-
ture Is one of the most Interesting
and thrilling shown here In many
moons.
Every important detail of the big
race, the like of which may never be
repeated owing to the great strain on
the drivers and cars, is realistically
reproduced by the camera. The film
Is unusually clear and distinct, and
the various turns In the track are
shown. There are excellent views of
the grandstands and scenes, showing
the crowd of 100,000 people who wit-
nessed the race, a good picture of
"Wild Bob" Burman being crowned
speed king, the introduction of the
drivers and cars at the grandstand,
and the start of the race. There Is
a spectacular feature when an acci-
dent occurs in front of the main
grandstand, a man falling from a
disabled machine, and another ma-
chine to keep from running over the
prostrate form is sent flying into a
wrecked auto with two others careen-
ing across the track into a car pass-
ing the repair pit.
Much confusion follows, but all Is
cameraed. The picture is the most
complete of the American "specials"
turned out by any of the picture mak-
ers. There are some good views of
the winner, Harroun, in the Marmon
Wasp car, No. 32.
As to the show Andriette Brown
showed versatility in singing and re-
citing a dramatic piece that appealed
to the Manhattan regulars. Allen and
Clark, who were on the Fifth Avenue
"old timers' " bill, received attention
and applause with Jokes and music.
Sam Golden, from a season on the
Western Burlesque Wheel, presented
a singing act that for some reason
didn't bring the desired results.
The pictures proved entertaining
with the auto special the leader. Grlf-
fls and Doris, and Belle Wilton (New
Acts) . Mark.
Zelda Seguin, one of the well-known
contraltos of the operatic stage in the
day when grand opera held forth In
the Academy of Music, has returned to
New York from Indianapolis, where
she has made her home for about fif-
teen years. Miss Seguin was the wife
of David Wallace, lately deceased. She
will take up her residence with her
son, Edward, in New York.
CORRESPONDENCE
Uoless otherwise .toted, the foDewng reports art I or the cwraft week.
JOHN J. O'CONNOR
(WTNN)
CHICAGO
VABIETY'S CHICAGO OFFICBi
35 SOUTH DEARBORN STREET
4401
MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Glover, mgr.; agent.
Orpheum Circuit). — The Majestic bill for this
week la strictly a comedy one. More through
that than anything else, the ahow turns out
to be one of the best the house has carried In
some time. Seven of the nine acts depend on
the laughs they bring, the exceptions being
Mile. Hlancl Froellch and the Berlin Madcaps.
Eddie Foy might be numbered among the
exceptions, but the headliner succeeded In
landing two distinct giggles, sufficient to pro-
mote him to the comedy division. For a fin-
ish his comedy Interpretation of "Hamlet"
sufficed. However, Foy must have had the
right dope, for the house gave him a great
send off. The unquestionable hit of the even-
ing was none other than Will Rogers and his
lasso. Rogers never missed an oportunlty to
get his point over. Throughout the turn he
had his audience just where he wanted them.
Another big laughing hit was Harry Tate's
"Motoring." A few slight changes In the
routine were noticeable, but the piece went
over In splendid fashion. Bernard and Dor-
othy Granville, Just returning from their short
visit to musical comedy with "Marriage a la
Carte," presented a clever comedy turn In
"one." which could be better arranged with-
out cutting any. Granville's eccentric dance
proved to be the life of the offering. His
partner could be given a little more oppor-
tunity to display her talent, for what she at-
tempted was well done. Her appearance
nlone gained something for the pair. New-
bold and Grlbben were on rather early, consid-
ering they were one of the best numbers pro-
gramed. Impersonations of different musical
comedy stars made up the offering. Mr. New-
bold is exceptionally clever, while Miss Grlb-
ben depends more on her voice to pass. In
second position they went quite as well as
anything else on the bill. Campbell and Yates
have a good sketch In "Two Hundred Miles
From Broadway," and one containing some
good material, although the theme Is rather
old. Mile. Bland Froellch, assisted by a
Russian spinner, presented her repertoire of
classic dances, each one scoring big. Mile.
Froellch has discontinued her Oriental finish,
shortening the act some, but without damage.
The dancer added a little variety to the bill,
and was well rewarded. The Madcaps closed
the show with acrobatic dancing. Le Roy and
Paul opened with a comedy bar act that con-
tains some corking good comedy falls.
WTNN.
The Majestic, South Bend, will be booked
through the Frank Doyle office hereafter.
The Thirty-first Street theatre (on that
street) will hereafter be called the Monarch.
Jim Matthews will attend to the rech listen-
ing.
A farewell dinner and ball will be given at
the Coliseum, 20, In honor of Tommy Quigley.
who will leave for New York the following
day to establish headquarters there for the
Laemmle Music Co.
Thlbeau's Band, until recently the feature
attraction at White City, has accepted a route
of Lyceum time, which will keep them out
of Chicago for several weeks.
One of the two companies of "The Deep
Turple" will be seen at McVlcker's, Aug. 9.
where it Is scheduled to remain for ten
weeks.
It is understood that all legitimate theatres
here will cut their gallery price to twenty-
five cents in an endeavor to bring back the
old-time "gallery god." who has abandoned
the better class of houses for the picture
shows where he can occupy a front seat for
one-tenth the price of a gallery seat In the
better theatres.
The Chicago Costume Co. has received the
contract for the decorating of the Old Style
Lager show to be given here In October, by
the Hell I man Brewing Co
(Seorge ' Everett, formerly with Dumonti
Minstrels and "The County Chairman," is now
a "single" In vaudeville.
Johnny Hand and his band will replace
Bellman's Band at Forest Park next week.
Ballman going to Blaamrck Garden, where
he will be the attraction for several weeks.
Violet Hemlng. formerly of "The Fox." will
he with "Pomander Walk," when that piece
opens here In the fall.
Chas. B. Colby, formerly of Colby and May.
has returned to vaudeville with Georgle Gard-
ner, whom he recently married.
Myrtle Vlctorlne has left for her home In
San Francisco where she will spend the sum-
mer. While In the west Miss Vlctorlne will
rejoin Irene Zolar, her former partner. The
team will rehearse a new spectacular novelty
for next season.
The F. A H. Amusement Co. Is building a
new Orpheum theatre In Madison Wis., to be
booked through the W. V. M. A. office.
Minnie Palmer, a Chicago producer, has
staged a new net with Marx nml (iordon.
Leonard Marx Is a song writer tind was for
some time connected with "Shapiro"
W. B. Lawrence, the Winnipeg manager,
has left that town with his family to spend
the summer In Detroit.
Mrs. Wilbur, of the Moneta Klve. was pre-
sented with an eleven-pound h:ihy girl last
week. She expects to rejoin the act In a few-
weeks.
Norman Frledenwald lias appealed the CHse
recently derided aKalnst him In Joe Welch's
favor, whin he mied t M( . latter for several
hundred dollars, said to he due on commis-
sion
The Primrose Four have been routed ov< r
the United and Orpheum t Inn- up to Inn-.
1912
(irin'i' Chlldcrs will !••• seen n>\t ncnon In
•'■■■ stair A Havlln production of "School
Days "
The Three K eat oris arrived In Muskegon.
Tuesday, where they will spend the summer
A score of artists have pulled mil of Chicago
for the same place to spend the stimmei
teaching the vnrlmiK kinds i>f halt how u<
swim In Lake .Michigan
Billy Itohinsiui. until latelv one »»r the prlii-
clp'il plnyein at the LaSalle »>pera house, has
I n engage,! for the French count with Howe
and S< verms In their vaudeville piodu urni
of "X Matter of Custom,'' written by .Tdm T
Prince. Jr.
Klianor I.nng h.in lie, n m.mtiil a divmr.-
r r ••til Leonard Loii^ a man ih.t of one-niu'lit
(•land hIihwn
ICulli Ad., of 2 I I K • ' h striet I ten M. .!•,.,«
wax Hi- first to i oil. i i|> iiiimw. , that ii w .\*
Itoli Mums, who offered .i \iar's nulxtcript ion
to VAKIKTY In his advertisement » n this
VARIETY
A song that is in a class all
by itself.
A real, natural, terrific bit.
Read the chorus and tee why.
Do you realize what it means
to you to sing a BIG hit?
IIVI
(Also Male Version)
Far when I walk, I always walk with Billy,*
'Caaae Billy knows jatt where ta walk;
Aid when I talk I always talk with Billy.
'Cause Billy kasws jast haw ta talk ;
And when I dine I always dine with Billy,
Ne takes ma where I act my fill ;
And whea I sleep-
Baa* when I sleep, I always— dream af Bill.
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Like Anyone Else I Know," etc. Enclose stamps. All our songs are Illustrated. Orchestra Leaders, send ten cents In stamps for our medley two-step and medley waits.
KENDI
1367 Broadway (cor. 37th Street), NEW YORK
paper last week to the first person informing
the Chicago office as to the Mentlty of the
advertiser.
CHICAGO O. H. (George Kingsbury, mgr.;
K. ft B.).— "Little Miss Fix-It" is still draw-
ing them in and seems good for a healthy
summer run.
GARRICK (W. W. Freeman, mgr.; Shu-
berts). — Lyman H. Howe and his travel fes-
tival, second week. With prlsfep 15-50, at-
traction seems to be drawing.
ILLINOIS (Will J. Davis, mgr.; K. ft E.).— -
This week will witness the closing of Rose
Stahl and "Maggie Pepper." Miss Stahl has
had an unusually successful run and could
draw for several weeks more, but her Euro-
pean vacation seems too tempting.
OLYMPIC (Sam Lederer. mgr.; K. ft E.). —
"Get Rich Quick Walllngford" continues to
play to big business, despite the excessive
heat. The piece is after the Chicago record
run for non-musical pla>s. and will soon pass
the mark set by "The Fortune Hunter" at the
same house. It looks as though the show will
remain for the summer.
POWERS (Harry Powers, mgr.; K. ft E.). —
"The Seven Sisters" in its third successful
month at Powers. This week the manage-
ment announces a cut in balcony and gallery
prices. It is doubtful if the piece will close
down before late in the) summer.
McVICKER'S (George Warren, mgr.; K. ft
E. ). — The Aborn Opera Co., in Jules Masse-
net's "Thais" in English.
PRINCESS (Mort H. Singer, mgr.; Shubert).
— Third week of "The Heart breakers." Busi-
ness on the Increase. Some doctoring has Im-
proved the piece considerably, and while It
could stand further Improvement, the show
looks good enough for a summer run.
HAYMARKET (Col. Ed. Roche, mgr.; K. ft
E. ). — Jeanne Towlcr and a summer stock com-
pany. Business good.
COLUMBIA (Woods Columbia Amusement
Co., mgr.). — "The Bowery Burlesquers" here
to stay. The show has pleased, the patron-
age seems satisfactory, and it looks good for
a successful summer run.
RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION.— Arthur Pryor
and his augmented band, for two more weeka
Business big.
WHITE CITY.— Liberates Grand Opera Co..
with a chorus of thirty, the attraction.
FOREST PARK. — Ballmann's band and
"pop" vaudeville.
SAN SOUCI. — Free vaudeville.
KEDZIE AIRDOME (Wm. Malcolm, mgr.;
agent. W. V. M. A.).— Welch, Mealy ft Mont-
rose; Bessie Doyle; Ma zone ft Masone; Crack-
er Jack Four.
STAR AND GARTER (agent. W. V. M. A.).
— John West ft Co.; Valorle Major; Guero ft
Carmen; Abe Goldman; Jack Taylor; Dallas
Romans; Redwood ft Gordon; Rogers ft Ev-
ans.
SAN SOUCI PARK (agent, W. V. M. A.).—
Kelcey Sisters; Mareena, Nevaro ft Mareena;
Toona's Indians; Haydn, Borden ft Haydn;
Bristol's Ponies.
ASHLAND (Al. Wledner, mgr.; agent, W.
V. M. A.). — Martha Russell A Co.; Delmar ft
Delmar; Lucy Tonge; Van Avery; The Gee
-Jays; Casmus ft Lamar; Rudolph ft Lena;
Tint Welch.
RIVKRVIEW PARK (Col. Thompson, mgr.;
aKont. J. ('. Matthews). — Ted Stover; Ruby
La Pearl; Four Dancing Belles; Caucaslon
Itunsian Troupe; LaBouff Bros.
I'OItKST PARK (Frod Hartman. mgr.;
MEi'iit. .1 <'■ Matthews). — George II. Turner;
• 'harllo H:iy; Gannon & Tracy; Flavlo Bros.;
The Hassniuns; Waddell; Paul Bowens.
WITH DEEPEST APPRECIATION
Of the loving thoughts and messages of sympathy-
Sent from all parts of the world
By the legion of loyal friends of the late
MAURICE SHAPIRO
WE, HIS WIFE AND SON
Recognizing the Impossibility of Individual response
Take this means of acknowledgment to all —
With profound gratitude In our great sorrow
FANNY AND ELLIOTT SHAPIRO
J. BURLES
(All Alone) (All A Cohan)
Mr. Sam Compere. President of the American Federation of Labor, after witnessing a
performance of Clarke's Co. at Washington, D. C, lately, remarked, "When I see a ball game,
I see the player only as the player. 1st baseman, short-stop. etc.. and not as the individual,
whom I am perhaps well acquainted with."
"The same at the theatre; I see the player In the character he Is portraying and not as
the Individual. I SAW J. B. DTLLTN. AND I COULD 8BE THE PLATER AND THE
INDIVIDUAL. His personality would penetrate the make-up of any character he might
portray." < A Try-her) Rat No. ISvO.
VAUDETTE (Chaa New, mgr.; agent, J. C.
Matthews). — Frank ft Flo Whitman; The
Hassmans, Moore ft Browning; Flavlo Bros.
WILLARD (Jones, Llnlck ft Bchaefer.
mgrs. ; agent, Frank Q. Doyle).— David Hlg-
glns ft Co.; Al. Harrington; Stanley Edwards
ft Co.; Grace Leonard; Baplro ft Jonea
WILSON AV. (Jones. Llnlck ft Schaefer,
mgrs.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle). — Murray ft
Mack; Arthur LaVIne ft Co.; Attrldge ft
Schwartz; Italian Trio; Lola Milton ft Co.
VIRGINIA (W. B. Heaney, mgr.; agent,
Frank Q. Doyle). — Five Musical Lassies; Mo-
rle ft Scome; Earl Kern; Reed ft Earl.
WHITE CITY VAUDEVILLE THEATRE
(Ludwlg Llnlck, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle)
— Stross ft Becker; Mortis Jones; Bender ft
Bender.
GEM (Chas. Schaefer, mgr.; agent. Frank
Q. Doyle). — Great Charcot t ft Pauline; Anna
St. Claire; The Ratelles; Pauline Harice;
Miller ft Green; Copeland ft Pierce.
PREMIER (Chaa Schaefer, mgr.; agent,
Frank Q. Doyle). — The Sutphans; Myrtle Nel-
son; Williams 81sters; Dalbeanle; Love A
Love; Susie Carsello; Jim Raimund; Hart ft
Bender.
BIJOU DREAM (Slgmund Faller, mgr.;
ajfcnt, Frank Q. Doyle). — Melville ft Whitney;
Clifton Wooldrldge; Charles ft Emma Musser;
Chris ft Vern; Jack Korbell ft Mantell Sisters.
MONOGRAM (M. Klein, mgr.; agent, Frank
Q. Doyle). — Shelton Brooks; Warfleld &
camplcbb; The Four 8pades; Frankle Le-
Marche.
IOLA (George E. Powell, mgr.; agent.
Frank J. Doyle). — Edna Rupert; Paul Bau-
wens; Polskl Stock Co.
SAN FRANCISCO
By J. K. MeCLELLAN.
VARIETY'S San Francisco Offlce,
SOS Market St.
ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent,
Orpheum Circuit). — Joa Hart's "A Night In a
Turkish Bath," down In the closing position,
turned out the hit of the program; Farrell-
Taylor Trio, big success; Belle Adair, In hard
position, won hard, up-hill battle, finishing
strong; James H. Cullen, thirteenth annual
trip over the Orpheum circuit, stronger than
ever. Holdovers are: Master Gabriel ft Co.,
easy going and got away nicely.; George Aus-
tin Moore ft Cordelia Haager, several encores;
Namba Japs gave show very swift opening.
Isabelle D'Armond, assisted by George Moore,
repeated their classy and entertaining spe-
cialty.
The American theatre closes 17 for two
weeks to permit the management to give the
house a thorough renovation. The Jack Gold-
en company will finish its engagement at the
American the day of closing.
A schoolday romance culminated at the
altar a few days ago. when Agustus Volmer,
chief of police of Berkeley, married Lydla
Sturtovant. a former operatic star, at the
home of the bride's sister. After the cere-
mony the happy bride and groom departed
on their honeymoon trip to the South, where
they will remain for a few weeka Volmer Is
one of the best known police chiefs on the
Coast as well as the youngest, and Is presi-
dent of the Federation of California Police
Chiefs. Mrs. Volmer wss formerly a member
of the Royal Opera company of Milan, Italy
The Musicians' Union of San Francisco has
decided that hereafter members of other
unions applying for membership will be
barred. Members of other trades have joined
the Musicians' Union to compete with mem-
bers who followed muslo as a" means of live-
lihood. The regular musicians feel that was
unjust and demanded that this step be taken
to protect them.
The Chutes opened I with pictures and a
couple of singers. The work of clearing the
ruins has been completed. In a short time
the new Chutes will blossom forth.
Mr. Ackerman of the Western States
Vaudeville Association, states that business
Is very good and that they are adding more
houses to their time every day. Commenolng
this week the Jose theatre will play vaude-
ville booked by the W. 8. V. A. The Jose
has been playing dramatic stock. Drama is
not the thing for 8an Jose, judging from the
business.
The Princess opened recently with vaude-
ville and pictures and seems to be holding Its
own. The .Princess Is next door to the Gar-
riok, which has been running as a picture
house. The Garrlck did a land offlce busi-
ness up to the advent of the Princess open-
ing. Now, neither house gets ths play the
Gaiick had previously. In five-cent vaudeville
and pictures It will be the survival of the
fittest.
The agitation by the White Rats against
agents and managers Is still fermenting. Some
of the small time agents here have signed the
agreement submitted.
Nellie 8trong, who came here and Joined
the Belasco forces at the Alcasar, has left
that theatre to go with the Nance O'Nell
company, taking Ethel Grey Terry's place.
Miss 8trong will go on to New York and Join
the David Belasco forces for next season.
Walter Perry Is framing a new act with
(Miss) Del St Claire.
Harry Earl, stage manager at the Belasco
theatre, was in San Francisco, on his wsy to
Seattle. He stayed here a few days and vis-
ited with some of his old pals.
The Bismarck Cafe has gone, snd in its
place the Cafeteria has come! Now, In place
of the classy orchestra and vaudeville tarns,
one may see his friend or friends desllng to
himself off the arm.
One of the classiest vaudeville and dram-
atic shows ever pulled off, was presented by
the Oakland lodge of Elks at the McDonoUgh
theatre one night last week. The dramatic
part of the bill was entitled "The Curse of
Gold, or the Farmer's Revenge." and was
participated in by the members of One Seven
One Stock Co.. of the Oakland lodge of Elks
An added feature of the program was a
planolog, donated by Tom Waters, in Oak-
land at the Orpheum. One of the members
of the Elks stock company worthy of special
mention is Arthur Morgansteln, who played a
Germany comedy part in a manner worthy of
a professional. Max Horwlnskl wrote the
"Farmer's Revenge." and directed the produc-
tion.
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THE OCEANA ROLL
Words by Roger Lewis Music by Lucien Denni
The Western Rag Time Song Just Purchased by JEROME H. REMICK & CO.
and considered one of the novelty treats of the season.
CHORUS t
Each fish and worm begins to twist and squirm,
The ship starts in to dip and does a cork screw turn;
Just see that smoke so black, sneak from that old smoke-stack!
It's floatin* right to heaven and it won't come back;
Now here and there, you'll see a stool and chair,
A slippin' 'round the cabin shoutin' "I don't care!"
And then the hammock starts a swingin', and the bell begins a ri
While he's sittin' at that "piano," there on the Alabama,
Playin 9 the Oceana Roll.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Geo. L. Baker, manager of the ohaln of
ock homes up 'Portland and Seattle way, la
Hanging the policy of hla houses. He will
ereafter play vaudeville. Seven acts weekly.
no of the first acts to go north for Baker Is
hroso.
The Majestic Air Dome at Fresno closed I.
pveral of the acts on the bill were left
randed there. One of the fortunate per-
>rmers who happened to have the price to
[>t out of town was Elsa Doerlng. The acts
ere unable to get their money, but steps are
»w being taken to force the manager, "P. A.
lies," to come through.
Tommy Toner and Sol Carter opened as
rinclpal comedians with the Frank Rich
Dmpany. at the Grand, San Diego. The
prnlng piece was "The Gay Widow."
The Portola Music Hall (old Louvre Cafe)
pens 17. It has been announced that the
r. R. V. A. will book, but the proprietor of
its cafe has again changed his mind. In-
cad of Ed. Levey, formerly of the Chutes.
i amusement manager, a Mr. Resch will
reside In that responsible position.
Reports of a San Francisco wedding as an
rtormnth to the divorce suit Instituted here
/ Mrs. Madge Melxell, wife of a professional
ick bicycle rider, are Interesting the pro-
sslon. Mrs. Melxell Is an accomplished vo-
illst. She says that although her husband
'rolvod a salary of over $100 a week It did
:>t do her much good. The gentleman she
ns picked to succeed her former husband.
la aald to be an Insurance man with a very
lucrative business, and as he haa promlaed to
honor and obey, things look bright for Mrs.
Madge.
The Jack Golden company at the American
Is no doubt there to stay a long time.
At Oakland good attendance Is the rule at
every house, and flourishing business Is the
report all down the line. Nance O'Nell, In
"The Lily," did a good business at the He-
Donough, and at "Ye Liberty" (the stock
house of Oakland), "Arlsona" proved a big
card.
The engagement of La Maja, the petite lit-
tle Spanish dancer and singer, has been
lengthened at the Portola-Louvre Indefinitely.
PORTOLA-LOUVRE. — La Maja; Elsa
Ward; Frank King and Perl Lovell; Maud
Rockwell; La Salle & Starr.
Mra. Fiske Is again making a tour of the
Western country Instead of visiting Europe
or resting. She Is giving the west a view
of "Mrs. Bumpstead-Lelgh." Mrs. Flske will
be at the Columbia next month.
Bert La Blanck haa given up his act and
Joined the Frank Rich company at San Diego.
Maurice Barham of Seattle, who has been
visiting at the summer home of Earnest Ship-
man, at Delcardo Bay, near Coeur de Alene.
has received word from England that he and
his sister, Helen Barham, leading lady of the
Barrier company, which Shlpman has on the
road this seaaon, has been left $300,000 by
the death of a relative In England. Miss
Barham will continue with the company for
the present, but whether permanently Is not
known.
Ernest Howell has leased a site on Market
street near the American theatre, and plans
In the near futuro to erect a Class A theatre
to play vaudeville.
PHILADELPHIA
By GEORGE M. YOUNG.
KEITHS (H. T. Jordan, mgr. ; agent. U. B.
O. ). — There was as much applause distrib-
uted through the show on Tuesday afternoon
as Is generally heard when the thermometer
Is not trying Its best to beat records. A light
show with plenty of life and action to It usu-
ally hits the mark, and this week's bill ran
very close to the right line. Irene Franklin
picked off her share of the blossoms, doing
about forty minutes, going some on a hot
afternoon. Miss Franklin keeps right on Im-
proving with every visit. The new "kid"
song "I Want to Be a Janitor Child" ought
to be Just as big a hit as "Red Head." Burt
Green's contribution at the piano added a lib-
eral share In making the act go with a rush.
Alexander and Scott were next to closing and
gave those In front a chance for comparison
on styles of female Impersonation. On early
In the show was Richards. It was not a good
show for Richards. He was forced to follow
the comedy dancing act of Rosa Crouch and
George Welch, which landed a big hit and
had the house applauding until after Richards
came on the stage. This made It rather hard
for the Impersonator, although his dancing Is
not like any of that done by Crouch and
Welch. Pretty dressing and ataglng helps
Richards, placed to better advantage he would
have received all he deserved. It might help
him to hold his disclosure until the final or
cut out the stereoptlcon number. Alexander
and Scott were far enough separated from
Richards not to conflict a great deal, and the
classy blackface pair scored heavily. They
have a good selection of songs and alng them
well. It la doubtful If many guessed what
was coming at the finish, for It cauaed a reg-
ular chatter throughout the house, particu-
larly among the women, who marveled at the
get-up of the "girl." That headdress Is cer-
tainly a work of art. Thurber and Madison
did very well with "On a Shopping Tour." a
sketch which they have Improved upon con-
conslderably since last seen. Miss Thurber
wore a handsome Jet gown which suited her
splendidly. Pongo and Leo opened with their
gymnastics and pole act. Hrent Hayes re-
ceived liberal honors for his banjo playing.
Hayes gets considerably more music out of the
Instrument than many others, and his "rug'
number at the finish was wisely selected. Hill
and Sylvlany closed the show with their fa-
miliar cycling act. It Is still a showy num-
ber and put a nice finish to the performance
VICTORIA (Jay Masthaum. mgr.; agent
H. Bart McHugh). — The bargain-counter devo-
tees of the Mnrket street esplanade are strong
for the display stuff and grab at the raw ma-
terial like they do at the 98-cent shirt waists.
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first diving act. It was a big hit. This week
he has Zulda aa the headlines There is no
telling Just who Zulda la, for fkere are three
In the act, two women and a man. The latter
does the talking and then brings the women
out of a tank of water. It's the old Dlda
trick, but goea well here. -The man picked a
couple of ahapely women for the act. That's
why It's a hit. The remainder of the show
didn't hit any high marka. but on the aver-
age moved along at a good pace, two or three
acta helping a lot for the othera. The Bed-
fords offered a good-looking ahootlng act,
which the woman opena with aome warbling
and then doea the beat of the rifle work.
8he's a nice, healthy-looking girl, and can
ahoot. The man doea noe trick worth while
and playa the chorua of her aong with a rifle,
ahootlng at diaka of bella. Connora and Fox
have a nice net. held up principally by the
girl, who la pretty and can alng. They do
aome dancing at the finish which could be
Improved upon. The man doea atepplng ear-
lier which geta over. Morrell and Calhoun
are a couple of fellowa who entertain each
other as well aa the audience. They have a
lot of mlxed-up talk, much "gagging" which
few In any of the "pop" houaea will get. and
flnlah with the old envelope "notice" stuff.
They alao uae one gag about "reaching up for
a $7 pair" which belonga In an "Old Timers'
Week." Each alnga a aong and makes good
In this way. Rother and Kelgard offer aonga.
the man playing the piano for all. It la prob-
ably a new net. Mlaa Rother formerly worked
with I^ena Bruce. They have good songs, but
dlaplay no knowledge of how to sing them.
Mlaa Rother'a opening number places her at
a disadvantage from the atart. Franklin and
Hanvard have n singing and talking turn and
Sclde and De Lane try to affect humor In a
sketch. The woman haa ft pleaalng voice, but
should dlacard "Dearie." The man la not
funny.
PALACE (Jules E. Aronaon. mgr.; agent. H.
Bart McHugh). — Manager Aronaon alao had a
"dlaplay" number heading hla bill thla week.
Wolfhclm's Models being In line with the hot
weather. The bronze continue have aomethlng
on anything In the wearing apparel line
viewed on Market street. The vnrloua poaea
brought the models liberal applauae. The
show reached pretty well up to the top point
of excellence at the prices. McClaln and
Mack put over their comedy musical act In
good ahape. McClaln Is holding on to one
or two "gaga" which he might eliminate but
he la a good musician and handles the com-
edy pleasingly. Comlque la a comedy Juggler
and la strong on both ends of the classifica-
tion. He la a whole lot better Juggler than
many who are featured and has a routine
which Includes about the best ball and plate
Juggling seen. The Erwtn Trio do atnglng
and dancing. One of the girls haa grabbed
herself a husband since doing a "alater act."
He works In the act now. the trio getting
cloae to a copy of something like Harry Fox
and the Mlllershlp Slaters, but the girls have a
couple of dancing numbers which hold the act
up. If they want to get to the front, they
need to study up aomethlng along a new lln*.
All they are doing now has been done a long
time. Mae Francla scored with a alnglo sing-
ing turn. She la a nice-looking girl, drensea
attractively and can alng. Ono ballad is
enough, however. She will find It easier send-
ing over the populnr kind of songs. Miss
Francis has everything else In her favor.
Glngraa, ft Higgler and balancer of hea^y
weight, proved one of the beat liked acta on i
the bill. He 1 n» a novelty In balancing four I
and Ave obj^ctc at a time Crainer'a Cut I'ns
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PHILADELPHIA
'Welch: Carroll-Olllette Troupe; plcturea.
I'AltK (F. G Nlxon-Nlidllnger. mgr.; agent.
N'lxon-Nlrdllngen. — Rnnaelle Trio; Johnny
Kckert ft (V: Itnnd Morse; Blanche Latellc;
.lor Demlng ft Co.: ]>icturea.
NIXON < V «;. Nlxnn-Nlrdllngcr. mgr;
agent. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger). — Mil.-. Omega; Lu-
cille Alnley: Davis ft Murks: Mexican Mlrim-
ba Maud: Id x Circus; fill ton ft Eldon; pic-
l uri-s.
I*i:< iri.l-VS (F ('. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger. mgr.;
iiK'-ni. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger) --K.-1 7. Earlv ft
Lclght; Zclla Ruaaell; Davis ft Marvcll. ■;
Qulnn Trio: Warti<nherg Tiros; pictures
GRAND O. II (W. Dayton Wegefarth. mgr. ;
hooked direct) --Stella Moroslnl's Animals:
Kelley ft Judge; Ahholl ft White: Allor ft
Harrington; Hylnnd ft Farmer; plcturea.
PLAZA (Chaa. E. Oelachlager, mgr.; agent,
II Hart McHugh).— Hedder ft Son; Horner
Harnett : Thoae Four Olrla; Arman ft Arman;
Charles & Nelllna; Arman ft Arman.
LINCOLN (D. Bader, mgr.; agent. H. Bart
McHugh). — 15-17. LeRoy; Tierce ft Dunham;
Eddie, Green.
c.l.OHE (Ren Israel, mgr.: agent, II. Hart
Mi-Hugh). — 1 .1 - 1 7 . LcRoy ft Johnson; Warren
A: Goodwin; Mud Duly & Co.; Caroline Pul-
Mam.
CHEAT NORTHERN (M. Gicnwahl. mgr;
agent. II Hart Mr Hugh 1 . --1 r.- 1 7. Ursonn;
Mysterious Mnnrc; The CiIIhs.'iihIos: Mermaldn
AIDI'IORUM fW. C Herelmnrehler. mgr.;
agent. It Hart McHugh). If.- 1 7. The Shorts;
Dottle Earner; Smith ft Smith
FOREIWUGH'S (Miller ft Kaufman, mgrs. ;
agents, Taylor ft Kaufman). — Helen Stuart ft
Fred Hall; Glllando; Lea Modernlstos Pletro;
Long Hroa. ; Three Kohera; pictures.
GIRAHD (Kaufman ft Miller, mgrs.; agents.
Taylor ft Kaufman). — 15-17. Woodford' a
Monkeys; Laypo ft Benjamin; Hlunchc Balrd;
Frledland & Clark; pictures.
DIXIE (D. Labell. mgr.; agents. Taylor ft
Kaufman). — 1j-17, Lea Hoses; Orma Crosby's
Klnkles; Kimball uml Donovan; Dave Coston:
pictures.
MANHEIM (Fuhrman Hroa.. nigra.; agents,
Taylor ft Kaufman). — 15-17. Green ft Green;
Great Burns; Van Leer ft Heecher; plcturea.
CRYSTAL PALACE (D. Hayllnaon, mgr.;
agents, Stein ft Leonard. Inc. I — Four Grovl-
noura; Three Trents; Teeds ft Homer; Maud
Prior; Emalinc & Horse; Ward Sisters; Daly's
Flvo Jolly Belles.
COLISEUM (M. Henn. mgr: agents. Stein
ft Leonard. Inc. >.— Gray & Travera; Tom
Kane; Davis ft Thorndvke. \V. Davis.
CRYSTAL PALACE. 7TH ft MORRIS (S.
Morris, mgr: agents. Stein ft Leonard). —
Nellie Tapper; The Shorts.
FA I UH ILL PALACE (M. Ptangler. mgr.;
agents. Stein & Leonard. Inc.). — Lyric Four;
Burk ft Rurk: Frances Howard.
ALEXANDER (Ceo. Alexander. mgr.;
agents. Stein ft Leonard. Inc.). — Kllgallon ft
Dean: Hendell ft Kelfer; Levan ft Curran;
Stone ft Gilbert ; Shaw ft Shaw.
MAJESTIC. Camden ( N. J. William Feltz.
mgr.; agents. Stein ft Leonard). — Davis ft
Thorndyke; Annie Owens; Warwjcka; Joseph-
ine Kennedy; Goodb-ys; Harris ft Smith.
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KEITH'S (Harry R GuBtln, mgr.; agent.
U. H. O. ». — A surprise hill was put on this
week. Every number was fine. High honors
were divided between Eddie Leonard and
Mabel Kuaacll, and Charlea ft Fanny Van ft
Co. Both acta worked the limit. DeVole
Trio, dressy and clever ring work; Frank
Gordon ft Rose Klnley. pleased; Merrill ft
Hilton, good; Arthur Whltelaw. pleased; Lin-
Ion ft Lawrence, scored; Gordon Bros, ft Box-
ing Kangaroo, hit: Martlnettl ft Sylveater,
clever acrobats: plcturea.
ORPHEUM (V. J. Morris, mgr.; agent.
Loew). — Tweedy ft Roberts; Foley Broa. ; Ro-
ble Gordone; Dean ft Price; McCormlck ft
Irving; La Velloa: Carleton Slatera; Pepplno.
The Gibson Girl Co.; Kelley ft Rio; Gordon ft
Oordon; others to fill; plcturea.
HUB (Joaeph Mack, mgr.; agent, Fred
Mardo). — "Maid of Myatery"; Ward ft Cul-
hane; Young Slaters; Dick ft Alice McAvoy;
De Witt ft. Francla; Billy ft The Drew Bisters;
Elsie Levadare; The Newmans; pictures.
GAIETY (Ralph Rlple, mgr.; agent. Fred
Mardo).— Trocadero Trio; The Blacks; Isabella
Bosaras; Whlatler; plcturea
BOWDOIN SQUARE (J. E. Commerford.
mgr.; agent, National). — Gypalnla; Bob Don
Trio; Anvil Trio; May Belmont; Hanson ft
Brown; plcturea.
BEACON (Jacob Laurie, mgr.; agent, Na-
tional). — Roxle ft Wayne; LaToy ft Touhey;
Tereae Miller; Bill Jonea; Hatch Bros.; That
Comedy Quartet; pictures.
P\STIME (Frank Allen, mgr.; agent, Na-
tional). — Hanlon Bros.; Dan Ahearn; L. Hasel
Chllds; Al. Copeland; plcturea.
OLD SOUTH (Nat Burgeaa. mgr.; agent.
National).— Douglas ft Douglaa; Harry Bara-
beau; Lavarnle ft France; Jolly Lulkena; The
Steelea; Brown A Taylor: Savaatas ft Co.:
.McLaughlin ft Stewart; plcturea.
WASHINGTON (Nat Burgeaa. mgr.; agent.
National). — Amlottea: Lee J. Klein; The De-
raunda Frederick Elmore; Lillian Barent;
Anderaon A Reynolda; Brennan ft Carroll:
Rube Whipple; plcturea
SUPREME. Jamaica Plain (J Levev. mgr.;
agent. National).— Randy Russell; Fern ft
Fern; Chief Wolf Wanna; Lew Harris; pic-
tures.
OLYMIM \. South Boston (Frank Wood-
ward, mgr.; agent. National ).- -Jack Kelley;
Alton: Kern ft Fern; Alice Craft.
NORFOLK HALL (agent. Na tlonnl ).— Har-
ry Roae: Fay Raker; Prevett A Morrill; Mae
King; pictures.
NIPMCC PARK (D. J. Pprague. mgr •
agent, Fred Mardo).— Hallen ft Havea; Mara-
thon Quartet; Julia Raymond; Tracy; The
Schllllnga; pictures.
WALNUT, Wobum (John Finn, mgr.; agent.
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Fred Mardo). — DeWItt 6 Stuart; Emma Bell;
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ORPHEUM, Qulncy (T. M. Murray, mgr. ;
agent, Fred Mardo). — Billy A- Drew Sisters;
I. Amlco; Dow & Lavan; pictures.
PARAGON PARK (William H. Hill, mgr.;
agent, Fred Mardo). — Trocadero Trio; Ward &
Raymond; Millard Bros.; Three Perry Sisters;
Powers Trio; plcturea
SCENIC. Boston (M. F. O'Brien, mgr.).—
Vascolll Bros.; H. B. Fltxgerald; pictures.
8CENIC. Cambridge (M. F. O'Brien, mgr.).
— Simpson & Smith; Marlon & Vera Rial;
Martin; Blanche Aldrlch; pictures.
GLOBE (R. Janette. mgr.; agent. Sheedy,
Davis & Flynn). — Meade & Trow Trio; Kllnt
& West; Blondle Robinson & Bessetter; Eddie
Badger; pictures.
CASTLE SQUARE (John Craig, mgr.;
agent, direct). — Stock, "Little Lord Fauntle-
roy."
MAJESTIC (Lindsay Morlson, mgr.; agent,
direct). — Stock, "The Chorus Lady." Mrs.
Hibbard, wife of late Mayor Hlbbard, fea-
tured. S. R. O. sign out.
ST. LOUIS
TREMONT (John B. Schoeffel. mgr.; K.
& E). — "The Red Rose,'' with Valeska Su-
ratt. Good Business. Fourth and last week..
COLONIAL (Thomas Lothian, mgr.; K. &
E. ) — "Dr. De Luxe,'' with Ralph Herz.
Billed to close last Saturday night, but ar-
ranged for a stay until the heat cuts busi-
ness.
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the near future. The T. M. A. Local No. 11
has formed a team and the first challenge
Issued was to the "White Rats." They are
commenting about each other's team and
when they get together, there will be some-
thing doing for sure.
By FRANK E. ANFENGER.
HIGHLANDS (D. E. Russell, mgr.).— Marco
Twins; Mr. A Mrs. Frederick Allen; Arling-
ton Four; Burnham ft Greenwood; Foley Mil-
ler.
DELMAR (Dan S. Flshell, mgr.). — George
Thatcher succeeded Sophia Brandt as star
and appeared In his old darkey role In
"George Washington, Jr." Billy McDermott
has the Cohan role.
SUBURBAN (Brothers Oppenhelmer, mgrs. )
— Amelia Bingham In "The Bishop's Carriage"
third week of her engagement.
WEST END HEIGHTS (Harry Wallace,
mgr.). — Jossey stock In "Heidelberg."
MANNION'S (Mannlon Bros. ).— Fred Glad-
dish and Mary Cranston; Minstrel Four; Yak-
ko Egawa; Al. Lawrence ft Bill Dunn.
The St. Louis Billboard ordinance, recently
declared constitutional In the state courts, Is
to be appealed to the United States Supreme
Court by the defendants.
J. J. Brady, the new manager of the Olym-
pic and Century theatres, is hero preparing
for next season. In leuslng to K. & E..
Charles Spaulding specified that the members
of the staffs who had been a number of years
under the late Pat Short be retained, lirady
said ho was sure he could not Improve on
the Short management. Tills forethought of
Spaulding assurer! the Jobs of William Cave
and "Bud" Manlz at the Century and Olym-
pic, treasurers, respectively, and some of the
other employes.
Sophia Brandt will go abroad to study grand
opera, according to announcement.
CINCINNATI
The Fred Mardo office Is booking the West-
minster, Providence; Bates Opera House. At-
tleboro. Mass.; and Gem Theatre, Wlnchen-
don, Mass. These houses have Just been
added to the list.
Fred Hennlng, a vaudeville performer, was
attacked by three men, on Howard street, last
Friday night and was robbed of $530. Wil-
liam Breen. of 8outh Boston, was arrested by
an officer from the Court Square station, aa
one of Hennlng's assailants. He was ar-
raigned In the Municipal Court. The other
two men escaped with the money.
By HARRY HESS.
CONEY ISLAND — Curtis & La Van; Les-
sick & Anita; Ferguson & Mack; Billy Falls;
Eleanor Klssell; Great Fussncr.
LAGOON (M. A. Neff. mgr). — George Aus-
tin ft Co.; Bud Farnum; Gulda Sherman;
Helen May Butler's Ladles' Band.
AMERICAN (Harry Hurt, mgr.; agent. Con-
solidated; rehearsal Monday !)).- Irme Leslie;
Collins & Symans; Prlncens Regina : Howard
K- Hoyd; Rose Stanley.
Tho White Rats held a memorial service
last Sunday, at the Scenic Temple, which was
attended by scores of other members of the
profession, not affiliated with the Actors'
Union. Rev. William H. Van Allen preached
the sermon, In which he praised actors and
their work. Tony Williams delivered tho
eulogy. Rabbi Elchler also spoke. This was
the first service held here by the organization
and It Is planned to make it an annual affair.
The musical program Included Mendelssohn's
"Priests' March." Chopin's "Funeral March."
"The Rosary." and "Nearer, My God. to
Thee."
NEW ORLEANS.
By O. M. 8AMIFI
GREENWALL (Arthur Leopold, mgr.) —
Whltefield ft Ireland, liked Immensely; Rol-
lins ft Hunter, pleased; Geo. Kvers. fine recep-
tion; Violet Curtis, hit; Paddock * Paddock,
neat opening turn.
LYRIC ( L. E. Sawyer, mgr.) — Aeroplane
Girl, riot; Vades, mystified; Eddy A Tiillman,
In favor; O. L. Fultz, scant apprei l.iMon
Mrs. Alice fl. Davenport of Hobeken, former
wife of Harry O. B. Davenport, an actor, has
brought suit In the Suffolk Sup lor court to
recover f 1,125 arrears of alimony which ho
was ordered b., Hie Si: reine court of New
York to pay. to support h^r and a minor child
The divorce was granted In 1901. She hud
him arrested upon the ground that he In-
tended to leave the state, and he gave a
bond. She obtained a precept from the ^ourt
attaching his salary.
WEST END PARK (Jules F. Blstes. mgr.;
agent, W. V. M. A.; rehearsal Sunday 2.). —
Regular show this week with Polly Moran
carrying the banner; Nad.le, cl l«-ltf <i admira-
tion and applause; Parshluy, did nicely Mintz
ft Palmer.
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All records were broken during the first
week of subscription* for the next French
opera season.
derson * Evans, won laughs; Bookman A
Gross, excellent; Jean Irwin, good; Flying
Caros, pleased; Ray Snow, clever; Zanora
Bros., amused.
ACADEMY (Harry Henkle. mgr. ; agent.
Nlxon-Nlrdlinger; rehearsal Monday 10).—
Pour Cloverly Girls, hit; Roth & Roeal. liked;
Lussier Sisters, fair; Rae Eleanor Balls,
clever; The Barbler Trio, pleased; Princess
Zulelki. hit.
WILSON (M. J. Schalbeley. mgr.).— Pic-
tures, Hi. songs and orchestra; business gen-
erally good.
RIVER VIEW PARK (William Oahan,
mgr.). — Royal Italian Band; miscellaneous
thronged nightly.
SUBURBAN (Fred. Halsted, mgr.). — Prince
A Virginia; Edith Ellison; A. Fuller Bauer;
Wills & Ramsey; Bennle Franklin A Tots;
excellent business.
GWYNN OAK PARK (Jahn Farson. mgr.;
James Pratt, director). — Prof. Rehlander's
Educated Pigs; May Penman; Charlea Banks.
Crowded.
BAY SHORE PARK (J. Duncan Ross, mgr.)
. — Bostonla Ladles' Orchestra. Large crowds
GREATER HOLLYWOOD PARK (Joseph
Goeller, director). — Guy Johnson Musical
Comedy Co. Big business.
FLOOD'S PARK (W. H. Truhart, mgr.;
rehearsal Monday 1; agent, Tanner tt Co.). —
Stock burlesque. Business good.
VICTORIA (C. B. Lewis, mgr.; agent. Loew;
rehearsal Monday 10). — 12-14, Nellie Brewster
A Amsterdam Quartet, excellent; Kernan A
Hill, pleased; Harry Finnerty, liked; Robert-
son Sisters, fair; Guatemala Band, well liked.
16-17, George Lane; Madeline Shone; Nixon
Trio; Madu Banks
honey, scored; Mile. Martha A OUle, reiy
elever; Two Mullers, very good; Lester A
Kellet, well liked; May Duryeo A Co., good;
Armstrong A Fern, good.
MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young A
Kennedy Crossan, mgrs.; agent, Jos. Dawson,
dlreet). — Rice Elmer Trio; Kit Ksrson; Tho
Four Aders; Spellman's Bears; Henderson A
Thomas; California Boy Scouts; plo'urca
STEEPLECHASE PIER (R. Morgan A W.
H. Fennan, mgra). — Plotures; Pavilion of
Fun.
CRITERION (J. Child A C. Daly, mgrs.).—
Plotures
STEEL PIER (J. Bothwell, mgr.).— Mur-
pity's American Minstrels; pictures
EXPOSITION (Purchase A Talt, mgra).—
Plcturea
APOLLO (Fred E. Moore, mgr.; agent. K. A
E.).— William Hawtrey. In "Dear Old Billy."
12-16, Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, In "Camilla."
Murphy's American Minstrels opened at the
Steel Pier for the seventh consecutive season.
They have been a summer attraction ever
since the pier was built. Most of- the original
circle have returned, Including Eddie Cassldy
and Clarence Marks, both local favorites
Well-known also are Chaa Turner and Jaa
B. Bradley. In the show Is a one-aot farce,
the central figure In which Is Casper Nor-
walk, the little comedian.
A new arcade has been placed in front of
the Shubert theatre. e
The Audubon building is the scene of a
new vaudeville agency. J. T. Benedict has It.
Removal of the "For Rent" sign from the
Winter Garden brought Custodian Chase many
Inquiries He aald that the place had not
been leased — they were painting a larger sign.
BALTIMORE
A steel and concrete theatre will be erected
at Spanish Fort. It will be ready In 1912.
Pictures discontinue at the Crescent SO.
By ARTHUR L. ROBB.
FORD'S (Charles E. Ford, mgr.; K. A E.).
— The Aborn English Grand Opera Co.
NEW (Charles E. Whitehurst, Pres.; J. EL
Beerbower, mgr.; agenta, Felber A Shea; re-
hearsal Monday 10). — Enoch, well liked; An-
ATLANTIC CITY
By L B. PULASKI.
YOUNG'S PIER (Jack D. Flynn. mgr.;
agent, U. B. O. ). — Maude Lambert (New
Acts); Samuel J. Curtis A Co., well liked;
Mabel le Fonda Troupe, excellent; Dolly Con-
nolly (New Acts); Dale A Boyle, very clever;
Luce A Luce, well liked; Anderson A Golnes,
very funny; L. A. Street A Partner, clever.
SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr.; agent, Louis
Wesley).— Nat Fields. In "The Otrl Behind
the Counter," headlined; Tom Jack Trio,
clever; Morris A Kramer, well liked; Tom Ma
An Innovation In cafe diversion and amuse-
ment here la to be found at the Dunlop Cafe,
where there la In addition to the singers, a
cracker jack orchestra of twelva That the
mualc given la excellent and pleasing Is at-
tested by the hearty applause. The orchestra
has a playing leader In the person of Walter
Davidson. Mr. Davidson la without doubt the
beat violinist ever heard In the cafes la this
city and there is a great future In store for
him. He conducts the orchestra at the Wal-
nut 8treet theatre, Philadelphia There Is
another member of the Dunlop orchestra who
standa out, the trap drummer. He shines
with class.
Bart McHugh. the Philadelphia agent, was
here again seeking sleep. This is the second
trip on the same mission. Out of three nights
here he says that he got two good sleeps.
With his wife he has taken an aparment for
the summer. They will move In July 1.
Will
ELIZABETH ML MURRAY
Play Three Weeks in Vaudeville this Summers by Permission of
Messrs. Woods, Frazee & Lederer
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FOR OPEN TIME. Address
CHRIS JAGO or WALTER PLIMMER, Gaiety Theatre
Building, New York.
Wilfred Clarke
Direction Max Hart
DEAS, REED and DEAS
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16-17, Keeney's Third Ave., New York.
RAWSON and CLARE
IN "KIDS OF YESTERDAY" (A delightful ttory of youth)
Exclusive Management, CH R IS O. BROWN
JACK GOLDEN
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Beautiful Costumes — Clean Comedy
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Genevieve Warner
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NEXT WEEK (June 19), PROCTOR'S, NEWARK. JIL.E8 Rl BY, Representative.
Baby Helen
THE BIOOE8T DRAWING CARD IN VAUDEVILLE.
FEATURED WITH THE FORDYCE TRIO
Balling 1 for England June 17.
RlnglLng Bros, circus played to capacity two
■hows, 9. HOWARD.
BUTTE, MONT.
FAMILY (D. P. Sutton, mgr.).— Delia
Prlngle, stock; business fair.
The Empire closed 3 for two montha
SAMUEL ADEL8TTNE.
The Savoy has installed electric fans and
has been redecorated.
Sol Harris, a well-known manager on the
Inter-State time Is here for a stay.
The Criterion, running a straight moving
picture show, Is doing excellent business.
Since it was converted into a theatre this Is
the first time the house has been associated
with success, except last fall, when the pres-
ent policy was tried and found to pay. The
house Is under the management of two young
men, Messrs. Child and Daly. Last year Wal-
ter Rosenberg tried "pop-vaude" there, but
■oon passed It up as a lemon. The Criterion
has fooled everybody.
Merediths, good; Van ft Davis, ordinary; Es-
telle Wordette ft Co., entertaining; Blanche
Mead ft Sparkle, novelty; Keller Mack, big
laugh; Adelaide Herrmann, takes well.
HORNE'S AIRDOME (E. M. Stanley, mgr.)
—Stock. TOM HARRIS.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
ORPHEUM.— Llnwood, good; Lester *
Thomas, clever; Jack Western ft Co., winners.
LAKEWOOD PARK AIRDOME.— C. O.
Thackery ft Co House packed. O. H. W.
AKRON, O.
LAKESIDE CASINO (Harry A. Hawn. mgr.;
agent, direct; rehearsal Monday 10.30). — The
BANGOR, ME.
BIJOU (Steven Bogrett, mgr.; agent, U. B.
O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 10.10). —
12-14. Fields A Hanson, hit; Tremont Quartet,
excellent; Leonard ft Pierce, very good. 16-
17, Montgomery A Healey Sisters; The Lang-
dons; Jack ft Clara Roof.
NICKEL (H. F. Atkinson, mgr.). — Grace
Hartnett; Napoleon Richards; plcturea
GRAPHIC (Grant ft Burns, mgrs.). — Pic-
tures.
The Opera House closed stock season 10.
Riverside Park opens with vaudeville 26.
CLEVELAND, O.
EUCLID GARDEN (Max Faetkenheuer,
mgr.). — Double bill: condensed version "Car-
men," well liked. Adelaide Norwood, Ottley
Cranston and Thos. E. Greene, principals.
Second half, "The Marriage of Kitty." very
pood comedy given by Edwin Arden ft Co.
OPERA HOUSE (J. H. Mlchels. mgr.; agent,
U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).— Wlllard
Hutchinson ft Co.. headlines; Caroline Dixon,
pleased; James R. Waters, hit; Golden ft
Mead, good; Excella ft Frank, clever; Klu-
ting's Cats, for the children.
GRAND (J. H. Mlchels, mgr.; agent, U. B.
O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Ed. Eustls, good;
Louise Elliott, won favor; Armstrong ft
Clark, hit; Joslc Flynn, pleased; Allen ft Hall,
very good, Peloqulns, novelty.
BRIGHTON BEACH MUSIC HALL
OPENS MONDAY. JUNE 19.
EVA TANGUAY
And GREAT ALL-STAR VAUDEVILLE.
Matinees Dally 3.46. Evea, 8.30.
LUNA PARK. — Eugenlo Sorrentino and
Banda Rossa, large crowds.
STAR (Drew ft Campbell, mgrs.; rehearsal
Monday 10).— "Parisian Bellea"
WALTER D. HOLCOMB.
COLUMBUS, O.
KEITH'S (W. W. Prosser, mgr.; agent, IT.
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10.30). — Holden &
Le Claire. Interesting; Leah Stanley, fine;
Coyle ft Morrell, well liked; John F. Clark,
hit; Five Musical Smiths, excellent.
COLUMBUS (Thompson Bros., mgra ; agent,
direct; rehearsal Monday 10). — Fullen ft
Fullen , good; Max Owen, amused; Crawford
ft Capman, hit.
PRINCESS (Hart Bros., mgra).— Musical
Comedy stock.
OLENTANOY PARK (J. W. Dusenberry.
mgr.). — Free attract Ion : (ireat Carver showr
Theatre: Stock.
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"Not a Rathskeller Act"
HENDERSON'S, CONEY ISLAND, NEXT WEEK (June 19)
Direction of MABEL de YOUNG
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Season 1911-1*. Geo. Evana Mtnatrele. Next Week (June 19). Britannla-on-the-Bay. Ottawa. Can.
Management GENE HUGHES. CHA8. CRQ88MAN. Mgr.
Willa Holt Wakefield
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Sam Chip ami Mary Marble
in Vaudeville
Direction JOHN W. DUNNE
Offering DR. WILMAR8 "SPIRIT PAINTINC8"
This week (June IS). RAMONA PARK. Grand Raplda. Mich. Sailing- for ENGLAND.
Juno 26th. Buaineas Inquiries Invited.
P. T. 8ELBIT, 84 Buahwood Road. Kew. London. 8. W.. or
7S0 So. Aahland Boulevard. Chicago, 111.
INDIANOLA PARK (C. E Ml lea. mgr.).—
Free attraction: Clrlclllo'a Bend; Five Jug-
gling Jewels. Theatre: Mualcal Stock Co.
"LITTLE CHARLEY."
DES MODOC8, IA.
INGERSOLL PARK (G. W. MacCartney.
mgr.; 8. * C. ). — Week S. Chas. Lederer,
good; Hallle Leslie Hassan, clever; Three
Alex, pleased; Chas. Sweet, good; The Napa-
neea. feature; good business.
MAJESTIC (Elbert A Getchell. nigra.; 8. A
C.).— 6-7, Nip A Tack, pleased; David School-
er, good: Powers A Lambert, clever; Ralph
Allen, original; 8tanley Sextet, pleased. 8,
Harry Schiller, fair; Barnett A Bayne, good;
Emmett A Emmett, good; Alberto, fair; Or-
pheus Comedy Four, good. JOE
Relsner A Gores, fair; McCauley A Corn well,
fair.
FAMILY (Dave Markowltx. mgr.).— Chris-
tine Hill A Co.; R. W. Policy A Co.; Fox A
De May; Bert A Irene Vaughn; Bredau A
Cooper; Bonnet A Sterling; Jen! A La Vern
Heally; Rand's Dogs.
LYCEUM (Charles Warner, mgr.). — Stock.
IS. Barnum A Bailey circus; packed both
performances.
AVENUE (Frank Drew, mgr.). — 8tock. bur-
lesque.
WAYNE HOTEL GARDENS (James W.
Hayes, mgr.). — Irwin A Hersog; Ruth Addlng-
ton; Walman; Five Musical McLarena.
RORICK'S (George Lyding, mgr.).— 18-17.
Manhattan Opera Co.. In "Princess Chic."
large and well -pleased houses.
MOZART (O. W. Mlddleton. mgr.). — 18-17.
pictures. J- M. BEERS.
DETROIT, MICH.
TEMPLE (C. G. Will lama, mgr; agent. U.
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Stone A Kal-
lss. headllner; Jarrow, funny; Swor A Mack,
■cored; Leo Carrlllo, pleasing; Boynton A
Davis, refined; Ergotti Lllllputlana, good; The
Grazers, well received; Stlckney's Dogs. good.
MILES (C. W. Porter, mgr.; agent, T. B. C. ;
rehearsal Monday 10). — Happy Jack Gardner,
headllner; Frank Kirk, hit; Grand Opera
Quartet, big hit; Madeline Sack, pleasing;
ELGIN, OX.
GRAND (Thielan A Prtchett. nigra). —
Closed Its vaudeville season. Will keep open
during summer with pictures.
STAR (Thielan A Prlchett. mgra). — Closed
S. Sherman Stock Co. going to Terre Haute.
Will return for permanent atock Sept 1.
H. F. BARTLETT.
FA.
WALDAMERR (E. H 8uerkln. mgr.; agent,
U. B O). — Kalma A Lafarlon. good; 8pencer
A Williams, big; "Olde Home Choir." good;
George Reeves, went well; Cycling Brunettes,
excellent.
FOUR MILE CREEK PARK (H T. Foster,
mgr.; agent, direct) — Adams A Guhl Mu-
sical Comedy Co., big hit; Adams A Gnhl,
big; Louise Palmer, excellent; Fern Melrose,
fine; Guhl A Jerome, clever; Alden 81stsrs.
good. M H. MIZENER.
HAJUUSBURG, PA.
IS. Miller Bros. 101 Ranch drew large
crowds in afternoon; heavy storm in the early
evening hurt business. However, there was
quite a large crowd in attendance
Victoria moving picture house opened on
Saturday evening, June 10 (seating over 800).
ORPHEUM (Wllmer A Vincent, owners).—
After the close of a successful series of com-
edies by 'he stock company, which had been
brought here at the close of the vaudeville
season by Wllmer A Vincent and Nathan
Appell, the members of the company took
upon themselves, beginning Thursday, to con-
tinue playing stock until the opening of the
regular vaudeville season. They are drawing
good housea J. P. J.
ELMIRA, N. Y.
MAJESTIC (G. H. Ven Demark. mgr.;
agents. U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 13.80). —
12-14, Armlta A Burke, good; Green A Par-
ker, well received. 15-17, Four Nolaa; El-
d ridge.
FALL RIVER, MASS.
BIJOU (Chas. Benson, mgr. ; agent. Loew).
rehearsal Monday 10). — 18-14. Gibson Girl,
good; Hetty Urma, very good; Sbiiner A
Wills, excellent 16-17, McCormack A Ir-
ving; Dean A Price; The Le Vcllos; pictures.
PREMIER (Chaa Benson, mgr.; agent.
Loew; rehearsal Monday 10). — 13-14, Carlton
81sters, very good; Rlpon, excellent 16-17,
Tweedy A Roberts; Austin Walsh.
Rlngllng Broa exhibits here June 81.
EDW. RAFFERTY.
HARTFORD, CONN.
HARTFORD (Fred P. Dean, mgr; agent.
James Clancy; rehearsal Monday and Thurs-
day 11). — 18-14. Three Comlques. clever;
Brownie Carroll, good; Dale A Pearson, funny;
Bell A Richards, went good; Symphony Four,
hit; pictures. 16-17, Aviator Girl; Chester A
Jones; Murry J. Simons; Frank Sisters; Mil-
ler A Russell; pictures.
PARSONS' (H. C. Parsons, mgr.).— Stock;
exceedingly good.
POLrs (O. C. Edwards, mgr.). — Stock;
good show; big business.
R W. OLMSTED.
Mr. EDWARD JOLLY
of JOLLY, WILD and CO.
begs to announce that hereafter the above act will be UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR* EDW. S. KELLER
Sailing: June 25th on the Olympic for England. Returning Aug. 15th. Address communications to EDW. S. KELLER, Putnam Bldg., New York.
Joe Sullivan Presents "A STUDY IN BLACK AND WHITE" With
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FRANK SPISSELL
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HAMMERSTEIN'S THIS WEEK (Jane 12)
SAME BIG ACT AS EVER
Just finished a successful tour on the
Orpheum Circuit
Direction. EDW. S. KELLER
Whin m»w9 rt *g adv*rti**m0nt$ MtufJy **e*Mow TAMIMTY.
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Sammy Watson's Farmyard Circus
BIG SUCCESS THIS WEEK (June 12) NEW BRIGHTON THEATRE
July 3rd, Henderson's, Coney Island Five Weeks' Open After Henderson's
Direction, JENIE JACOBS (Pat Casey Agency)
Re-Engaged for Lew Fields' Success, "THE HEN-PECKS" for Next Season (' 1 1 -' 1 2)
Permanent Address, 333 St. Paul's Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.
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DAVIS and POLAK
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NOW PLAYING UNITED TIME
Direction, GENE HUGHES
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BESSIE WYNN
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This Week (June It), Henderson's Coney
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Comedy character change artists.
8peclal Scenery.
NEXT WEEK (June 19). Century CHICAGO
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ANDERSON. McNEIL AND 8AUCEDO
A NEW WESTERN ACT NOW PLAYING ORPHEUM TIME
Would like to hear from a good Agent,
Address Care VARIETY, 908 Market St., San Francisco
LEWIBTON, MB.
MUSIC HALL (A. P. Bibber, mgr.; agent,
U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 11).
— 12-14, Jack A Clara Roof, good; Montgom-
ery A Healy Sisters, excellent; The Langdons,
riot.
Rlngllng Bros, circus 10.
HORACE F. GOODWIN.
LINCOLN, NEB.
OLIVER (F. C. Zebrung. mgr.).— «, Min-
strels (local) packed house. 9, Mrs. Flske,
good business.
LYRIC (L. M. Gorman, mgr.). — 8tock; busi-
ness good.
Oliver will present moving pictures and
vaudeville during summer, starting 10.
Capital Beach opened Decoration Day, but
has not hit Its attendance gait yet. Vaude-
ville will be Installed later.
W. Edward Poulter A Ruth Pearson Gates,
members of the Lyric Stock Co., were mar-
ried June 1.
LEE J. LOGAN.
LOS ANGELES.
ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent,
direct; rehearsal Monday 10). — Week 6, excel-
lent program. Murphy, Nichols * Co., big
laugh producers; Jones * Deely, very funny;
Dooley A Sales, big; M. Golden' s Russian
Troubadours, entertaining. The holdovers:
Chip A Marble; Clark A Bergman; Clarice
Vance; Marvelous Millers.
LOS ANGELES (E. J. Donnellan, mgr.;
S-C. ; rehearsal Monday 11). — Week 6. Salam-
bos. original and pleasing; Bruce Morgan A
Johnnies, good; Monroe A Mack, comical;
Barnes A Robinson, took well; Violet Mac-
Mlllan, winsome; Nat Nasarro A Co., excel-
lent; Claude Ranf, dexterous.
PANTAGB8 (Carl Walker, mgr.; agent,
direct; rehearsal Monday 11).— Week 6, Five
Musical Lunds, favorites; Billy Link, capital;
O'RIMa Barbee & Co., snappy: Blossom Rob-
inson, cute; Held A Sloan, fair; Lulgi Plcaro
Trio. fast.
MAJESTIC (Oliver Morosco, mgr.; Cort).—
Idora Opera Company week 6, "The Jewel of
Asia." business Indifferent.
MASON (W. T. Wyatt. mgr.; Shubert). —
Week May 29. Blllle Burke, big houses. Week
June 6. John Drew, In "8mlth." big.
EDWIN F. O'MALLEY.
LOriSVILLE. KY.
MART ANDERSON (Harry Bllger. mgr.:
agents. Orpheum Circuit). — Van Hoven. well
received; Taylor. Krans A White, hit; Faye.
Miller A Weston, good; Wm. Flernen A Co..
good: Four Vanls. good; large crowds.
HOPKINS (I. Simons, mgr.).— Gelger A
Walters, very good; Hill A Ackerman. re-
ceived well; Florence Hughes, good; Tom
Kuma. very pleasing: Cy Relnhart. always
welcomed; plcturea.
RIVERVIEW PARK— J J. Oarrlty. mgr.).
— Adele Blood A Co. In stock: very good: se-
lection suited well to cast: doing fair business.
Slrlgnsno Band, soloists. Wllmlna Hamman
and Mme. Arnold.
AVENUE (Mr. Ward, mgr; agent, Qus
Sun). — Vaudeville.
MAJESTIC (Mr. Dlttmler. mgr. ).— Pictures;
"soloists, Robert Lurty and Miss Fair.
J. M. OPPENHEIMER.
LOWELL. MASS.
MERRIMACK SQUARE (J. Carroll, mgr.:
rehearsal Monday 10.30). — Kendall Weston,
good: "The Wee McGregors." amusing: De-
laney A Wohlam. big hit: Gruce Usher, good.
LAKEVIEW (Jos. J. Flynn. mgr >— "The
Man of the Hour."
June 14. Rlngllng Bros.
JOHN J. DAWSON
A E. ) —
MERIDEN, CONN.
POLI'8 (Tom Kirby. mgr.; K.
Stock: good business.
CRYSTAL (Ftndar & Rudloff. mgra) — Pic-
tures: good business.
AIRDOME (Pln.lar & Rudloff) -Picture.;
fine business.
STAR (R. T. Halllwell. mgr. >.— Pictures:
good business.
STAR AIRDOME (K T Halllwell. mgr.).—
Pictures: fine business.
NOTE: Hanover Park Theatre ch;irig.-a
from vaudeville to summer stock June u
\v. r. s.
Direction
PAT CASEY
FAm answering adverti$ement§ kindly mention VAKtKTY.
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VARIETY
MILFOBD, MASS.
LAKE NIPMUO PARK (Den J. Sprague.
mgr; agent. Fred Mardo). — The Schilling!,
clever; Hallen A Hayes, fine; Julia Raymond
Tracy, fine; Marathon Comedy Quartet, hit;
Kaldee Rogers, excellent; Daylight pictures,
very good. CHAB. E. LACKBT.
MUNCIE, IND.
8TAR (Ray Andrewa. mgr.). — Charlie Eden-
burg, pleased; Powell A Wllaon, good; Bobby
Van Horn, good.
Lorna Doone Jackaon with Rah! Rah!
Boya. big hit. GEO. PIFER.
NEWARK. N. J.
PROCTOR'S (R- C. Stewart, mgr.; agent,
U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 9.). — Mildred Hol-
land A Franklyn Pangborn A Co.. In the
"Power Behind the Throne." capably acted;
the Bam-Bama Girls, pleased; Clifford A
Burke, entertained; Mayme Gehrue A Co..
clever; Julia Rooney. went well; Five Banjo
Flenda, nicely; Hart A Tracy, novel; Valentine
A Bell, good.
COURT (Harold Jacoby, mgr.; agent, Loew;
rehearsal Monday 9). — Marlon A Moore, took
well; Jim Reynolds, good; Menther A Davis,
clever; Perry A Elliott, good; Cooper Bros.,
did well; Ahrendall Broa A Dutton. fine. 16-
17. Frankle Drew A Co.; Watktns A Williams
ulsters; "Prl»cl!la"; Jones A Evans; Tom
Moore; Kipp A Klppy.
ARCADE (L. O. Mumford, mgr.). — Stock.
NEWARK.— Slock; houses packed.
OLYMPIC PARK (James Beldon. mgr.). —
A born Opera Co. On the open stage are a
number of flrat-claas circus and vaudeville
acts.
HILLSIDE PARK (W. E. Thaller, mgr.).—
Lucille Mulhall A Wild West 8how; Tom
Moore, with Balloon; Fred Owens and Diri-
gible Airship.
ELECTRIC PARK (C. A. Dunlap, mgr.).—
Kemp's Wild West Show. "Calvo" on the
high wire. J4?E O'BRYAN.
NORFOLK, VA.
With John L. Sullivan at the Academy of
Music, playing with old Jake Kllraln. these
two old-timers are setting a pace for the
other acts at the local theatres that Is hard
to equal.
The local summer resorts all report favor-
able business, while the theatres now open
for the entire summer state that buslneaa Is
better than ever before, but with the four
new theatres now under construction, the
wise ones are still shaking a little In their
boots, not knowing what the next move made
will be.
NORTHAMPTON, MA88.
ACADEMY (B. L. Potter, mgr.; Ind). — It,
Bernhardt, In "L'Alglon."
COOK'8 (W. R. Cook, mgr.).— Vaudeville
and plcturea
MOUNTAIN PARK CASINO (Robt. Kane,
mgr.). — Stock; fine business.
MILTON STONE.
ONEONTA, N. T.
ONEONTA (Fred Follett. mgr.; agent.
Prudential; rehearsal Monday and Thursday
1). — 12-14, Ten Brooke. Mueller A Ten
Brooke, pleased; Farnlelll A La Savllle. fair.
15-17. Jack Dempsey; Mason A Pierce; excel-
lent buainesa
16 — Young Buffalo's Wild West.
Sager A Leventhall opened pictures under
canvas this week. Vaudeville added later If
business warrants. DeLONO.
PITT8FIELD, MASS.
EMPIRE (J. H. Tebbetts. mgr.; agent, U.
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 10). —
8-11. Leon Rogee. very good; The Halklngs,
good; Davis A Pollock, pleased. 12-14. Clark
A Parker, went well; Barney First, well re-
ceived; Fred Hurd A Co., very good.
FRANKLIN.
PITTSBURG, PA.
GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr.) — Stock.
FAMILY (John P. Harris, mgr.; agent, Mor-
ganstern). — Careno Trio, featured; Lef Raxers,
good; Wheeler Four, applause; Holt A Rex
won favor; Sam Glider, went well; Vssla
Wallace, well received; motion pictures very
Interesting.
NIXON (Thos. F. Kirk, mgr.) --Lyman
Howe pictures. M. S. KAUL
PORTLAND. ME.
PORTLAND (J. W. Greeley, mgr.; agent,
U. B. O. : rehearsal Monday and Thursday
10. SO). — Five Musical Lovelands. featured;
Charles A. Loder A Co., excellent: Alfrlda A
Pearl, clever: Irish American Trio, laughing
hit; Kathleen Schmidt, pleased.
PORTSMOUTH, O.
COLUMBIA (Fred Tynes. mgr). — Pictures.
MILLBROOK PARK RINK (Ed. Trlmer,
mgr. >. — 8katlng and dancing; big crowda
Mlllbrook Stock Co. opens June 19.
DOC.
RENOVO. PA.
FAMILY (AlbrlKht A McCarthy, mgrs. :
agent. Walter J. Pllmmer).— 12-14. Bean A
Hamilton, excellent; Gertrude Maxwell, very
good: Frederick A Klrkwood. Interesting;
Thos. Piatt, clever.
WM. E. ALBRIGHT. <
SAVANNAH, GA.
LIBERTY (Frank A Hubert Bandy, mgrs . V
— Stock; good attendance.
BIJOU (Charles W. Rex. m:cr. : agent. Welle'
Circuit: rehearsal Monday and Thursday 2). —
Capacity attendance. 8-l<V Anna Gould, very
good; Rome A Ferguson, hit; Fred Griffith,
scored. The LaCrolx. big. 12-14. Annetta
Link, entertaining: Bobby Hoyle A Co.. very
good; Jack Franks, went well; Church A
Church, hit. 1 r. - 1 7 . Rogers & Dorman; La-
llan De Luc. Turpln * lb-lirens: Murphy A
Thomas.
Alice Bracken has been engaged os vocalist
for Van Ostens Band at The Casino. Thun-
derbolt. The regular summer season at this
resort opened June 11 to Immense crowda
R. M. ARTHUR.
SEATTLE, WASH.
PANTAGE8 (Ales Pantages, mgr.; agent,
direct; rehearsal Monday 11).— Week 7, Mal-
comls Duo, good; Coe A Boyd, pleased; Fred
Ward, applauded; Ouyer-Valle Co., laughter;
Rush Toy Co., mystifying; The Ahmears. poor
headllner.
MOORE (Carl Reed, mgr.; agent, Cort). —
6-10, Sothern and Marlowe, record business
GRAND (Eugene Levey, mgr. and lessee). —
eWek 4, Betty Bruce; Bailey's Dogs; Cole Sis-
ters; plcturea
SEATTLE, Ed. Drew, mgr.). — Stock.
LOIS (D. Inverarlty, mgr.). — Stock.
Ed. Drew, formerly manager of the A) ham-
bra, has succeeded Harry Cort at the 8eattle.
The Prlngle 8tock Co. open Sunday for an
Indefinite stay at the house.
Manager E. Kellle of the Lois theatre, will
disband his company at the end of the week.
The Keatlng^Flood Musical Comedy company
will open there Monday or Tuesday.
ARCHIMEDES.
AMERICAN (T. M. Mom. mgr.).— It-It.
Wlnnlfred Greenwood, for two years leading
lady with Indiana Stock Co.. In this olty, will
appear In motion plcturea
Hagenbeck-Wallace circus It; Rlngllng
Broa 17. H. 8. COHEN.
SHBEVEPORT. LA.
MAJE8TIC (Ehrllch A Coleman Co., mgrs.;
agent, Hodklns; rehearsal Sunday l.tO). —
Fred Doss, fair; Smith A Barnet, good; Car-
bone A Williams, big hand; Ilea, Burk A Dav-
enport, good. Excellent buslneaa.
PALACE (C. L. Montvllle. mgr.; agent, di-
rect). — Baldwin Musical Comedy Co.. fair
performance to good buslneaa
GLADSTONE PARK (Nelson A Tomlln).
mgra). — The Whltakera. open-air act.
PARK (Nelson A Tomlln, mgra; agent, di-
rect). — Jewel Musical Comedy Co., pleasing
performance to excellent buslnesa
HOWARD T. DIMICK.
ST. PAIL.
METROPOLITAN. — Nelll Stock Co., good
buslnesa
GRAND— Lewis Oliver's stock company;
good buslnesa
8HUBERT. — 12. Blanche Ring, capaolty.
EMPRE88. — Alblnl. good; "The Commer-
cial Man" (sketch), pleased; Morosco A Co..
good; Heeley A Meeley. good; Ward A Cullen,
good: Kaufman A Sawtelle, good.
ALHAMBRA.— Miss De Winters, pleases;
Murlce Gordof Gordon, good; Comic Opera
Players, please.
TORONTO, ONT.
MAJESTIC (Peter F. Griffin, mgr.).— Vaude-
ville and plcturea
PRINCE88 (O. B. 8heppard, mgr.).— Stock
ROYAL ALEXANDRIA (L. Solman, mgr.).
— The Percy Haswell Playera
STAR (Dan F. Pierce, mgr.) — 8tock; bur-
lesque.
8CARBORO BEACH (Geo. H. W. Moran,
attraction mgr.). — Sixty-Fifth Regiment Band
of Buffalo, big deserving feature; Mme. May-
belle Barnum In the Globe of Death; Deren-
xo A Ladue; Leona Lemar.
HARTLEY.
SOUTH BEND, IND.
ORPHEUM (C. J. Allardt. mgr.; agent. W.
V. M. A.; rehearsal Monday and Thursday
lt.tO). — 11-14, Cavana, very good; Grace
Orma. scored; Chicago Grand Opera Quintet,
big hit; Mumford A Thompson, excellent;
Frank Tlnney. riot. 16-18. Grimes A Dunbar
Sisters; Lucy Tonge; Pat Rellly A Co.; Worlds
Comedy Four; Bottonley Troupe.
MAJE8TIC (T. M. Moss, mgr.; agent. 8-C;
rehearsal Monday 12.10). — Castle A Castle,
very good; R. N. Bailey, good.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
NATIONAL (W. H. Rapley, mgr.); — Aborn
Opera Co.
COLUMBIA (E. Berger, mgr.).— Stock.
BELA8CO (W. 8. Taylor, mgr.). — Stock.
COSMOS (A. J. Brylawskl, mgr.; agent,
Jefferles; rehearsal Monday 10). — O'Dowd A
O'Dowd, decided hit; Felton, pleased; Geo.
Morton, well received; Mr. A Mra Thomas,
clever; Majestic Trio, good; Davis, Deas A
Davis; second honors.
WM. K. BOWMAN.
WILMINGTON, DEL.
GRAND (Chaa I. Beckett, mgr.). — Edgar
Akin and plcturea
SHELLPOT PARK (Jaa Henry, mgr.).—
Friendly A Jordan: Harry Wade; Kathaleen
Cotter; Emmet A McNeal; Henry Comedy Co.
BRANDYWINE SPRINGS.— 8tock : opera.
HOWARD W. BURTON.
VARIETY ARTISTS' ROUTES
FOR WEEK JUNE 19
WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED.
The routes are given from JUNE 18 to JUNE 25. inclusive, dependent upon the open-
ing and closing days of engsgement In different parts of the country. All addr es s —
are furnished VARIETY by art lata Addresses care newspapers, managers, or agents
will not be printed.
ROUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NOT
LATER THAN WEDNESDAY MORNING TO IN8URE PUBLICATION.
TEMPORARY ADDRE88E8 WILL BE CARRIED WHEN ACT IS "LATINO OFT."
Abeles Edward Orpheum San Franclaco
Adair Belle Orpheum San Francisco
Adair Art 1141 Van Buren Chicago
Adams Edward B Keiths Phlla
Adams Billy •• Mllford Boston
Adams A Lewis 10* W Dakar Atlanta
Admont Mltaal tilt Broadway N Y
Adonis Columbia St Louis
Altken Jaa A Edna 107 Park ay N T
Altken Broa It4 Bedford Fall River
Altkens Great lilt Gravler Now Orleans
Albanl 16tt Broadway N T
Alburtua A Millar Watervllle Can
Aldlnea The 111! Cottage Grove Chicago
All Sldi to* Spring Pittsburg
Allen Leon A Bertie 111 Central av Oahkoah
Alllnel Joseph 411 Bloomfleld Hoboken N J
Alpine Troupe Forepangh A Sells C R
Alqulat A Clayton 141 Borgsn Brooklyn
Alrona Zoeller Troops III Hemlock Brooklyn
Altus Broa 111 Cottage Auburn N T
Alvaradoo Goata HIS N Main Decatur III
American Newsboys Miles Detroit
Anderson A Anderson lit Dearborn Chicago
Andrewa A Abbott Co IMI Morgan St Louis
Antrim Harry 1 Glenwood av Wyncote Pa
Apdales Circus Academy Chicago
Apollos 104 W 40 N T
Araki Troupe Bun Broa C R
Arberg A Wagner 111 E 71 N T
Ardelle A Leslie It Brosasl Roehester
Armanis Five Orpheum Los Angeles
Armstrong A Verne Royal Wellington N Z
Arthur Mae II Unity PI Boston
Asaki Brothers
Direction PAT CABEY^
Asplnall Nan J Falls City Neb
Atkinson Harry II ■ 10 N T
Atlantis A Flak 1111 1 av Billings Mont
Atwood Warren 111 W II N T
Atwood Vera IT W It N T
Austin A Klumker 111* ■ Phlla
Australian Four III W 41 N T
Baader La Vails Trio 110 N Christiana Chic
Baehen A Desmond 1147 N 11 Philadelphia
Baker Elsie 1114 Newport av Chicago
Baker Harry SI4I Rsnow W Philadelphia
Baldwins Players Star Memphis Indef
Baraban Troups 1104 Fifth av N T
Barber A Palmer Los Angelas Indef
Barnes A Robinson Garrlck San Diego
Barron Geo 1001 Fifth av N Y
Barry A Black lilt Fairmount av Phlla
Bartell A Garfield 1691 B It Cleveland
Bart let t Harmon A Erngif III W It N T
Barto A Clark till E Cumberland Phlla
Bates A Neville 17 Gregory New Haven
Baum Will H A Co 07 Wolcott New Haven
Bauman A Ralph 160 Howard av New Haven
Baxter 8ldney A Co 1711 41 av Melroee Cal
Beaman Fred J Hudaon Heights N J
Be Ano Duo 141! Charlton Chicago
Beardsley Sisters Union Hotel Chicago
Bees Two KOI Bryant av N Y
Behrsn Musical II Springfield av Newark N J
Bell Arthur H 411 It av Newark N J
Bell Boys Trio Empress Winnipeg
Bell Boys Quartet Bijou Battle Creek
Bella Italia Troupe Box 711 Brookfleld 111
Belmont Joe 70 Brook London
Belaao Irving lit W lit N T
Benn A Leon 128 W It N Y
Bennett A Marcello 100 W 17 New York
Bentley Musical 111 Clipper 8an Francisco
Benton A McGowan 10 Western av Muskegon
Berg Bros Palace Derby Eng
Beverly Sisters 6711 Springfield av Phlla
Beyer Ben A Bro 1411 Bryant av N Y
Blcknell A Olbney 441 Marlon Oak Park III
Bimbos 171 Lawe Appleton Wis
Blsaet A 8hady 141 W IT N Y
Black A Leslie 1711 Bberly av Chicago
Blamphln A Hehr Beacon Boston
Bloomquest A Co 1110 Chicago av Minneapolis
Booth Trio 141 Lincoln Johnstown Pa
Borella Arthur 114 Stanton Breenaburg Pa
Bornscheln John F 1410 Sangamon Chicago
Boulden A Qulnn 111 W 41 N T
Boutin A TUIson 11 Myrtle Springfield Mass
Bouton Harry A Co lift E II Chicago
Bowers Walters A Crooker Orpheum Los Ang
Bowman Fred 14 Webster Medford Mass
Boyd A Allen 1700 Howard Kansas City
Bradley A Ward Barnum A Bailey C R
Bradleys The 1114 Rash Birmingham
Brand Laura M 117 Main Buffalo
Brennan Samuel N III! Tulip Phlla
Breton Ted A Coiinns 114 W 44 N Y
Bretonns May A Co 141 W 41 N T
Brlnkleya The 414 W It N T
Brltton Nellie 14* Morris Philadelphia
Brixton A Brixton 701 Lexington Brooklyn
Broe A Maxim 1140 Wabash av Chicago
Brookes A Carlisle It Glenwood av Buffalo
Brooks A Jennings 161 West Bronx N Y
Browder A Brswder 610 I N B Minneapolis
Brown A Brown II W HI NY
Brown Harris A Brown Riverside R I
Brown A Wllmot 71 Glen Maiden Mass
Bruno Max C 110 Baldwin Elmlra N Y
Brydon A Hanlon 16 Cottage Newark
Bunco Jack till 11 Philadelphia
Burbank A Denforth Berlin N H
Burgaaa Harvey J 617 Trsnton av Pittsburgh
Barks Jos 144 W 14 H T
Burks A Farlow 4017 Harrison Chicago
Burnell Lillian till North av Chicago
Burns Jack 117 Balabrldga Brooklyn
Burns Sisters Pantages Denver
Burrowa Lillian N60 North av Chicago
Burt Wm P A Daughter HI W 46 N Y
Burton Sydney 116 t av N T
Butlers Musical 411 S I Phlla
Buttersworth Charley 160 Treat San Francisco
Byers A Hermann Grand Knoxvllle
Byrne Blllle Matlnes Girl Co
Byron Gleta 107 Bins Hill av Roxbury Mass
Cahill and Woodbury
Comedy In Bong.
Playing the United lima
Permanent Address, 111 W. 104th St.
New York.
Cahill Wm 106-7 Brooklyn
Campbell Al 1711 Bway N Y
Cantway Fred R 6411 Woodlawn av Chicago
Cardownle Sisters 411 N Liberty Alliance O
Carey A 8tampo 114 41 Brooklyn
Carle Irving 4101 N 41 Chicago
Carmen Frank 461 W 161 N Y
Carmen Beatrice 71 Cedar Brooklyn
Carroll Nettle Troups Barnum A Bailey C R
Carrol Iton A Van 1411 MontsVlsta Los Angeles
Carson Bros 1061 II Brooklyn
Carson A Deveraaux 410 Line Bvansvllle
Carters The Ava Mo
Casad Irvin A Caaad Darllngotn Wis
Cssad A Da Verne 111 Vallsy Dayton O
Casburn A Murphy Wichita Kan
Case Paul II 8 Clark Chicago
Casey A Smith 114 Franklin Allston Mass
Caamus A La Mar Box 147 Montgomery Ala
Caulflald A Driver Normandle Hotel N T
Celaat 74 Grove Rd Clapham Pk London
Chameroya 1441 41 Brooklyn
Chan troll A Schuyler lit Prospect av Bklyn
Chapman Bisters 1611 Mllburn Indianapolis
Chaos Davs to Birch Lynn Mass
Chass Carma 1611 So Halstoad Chicago
Chatham Slstsrs 101 Grant Pittsburg
Cheers A Jones 111 W It N T
Chubb Ray 107 Sprues Bcranton Pa
Church City Four lilt Decatur Brooklyn
Clalrmont Josephine A Co 141 W ill N T
Clarke Wilfred 110 W 44 Now York
Clark Floretta 10 Lambert Boston
Clark A Duncan 1111 Prospect Indianapolis
Ciark A Fsrguson 111 Phslps Bnglewood
Claton Bisters 111% I av Nashville Tenn
Claus Radcllffe A Claue 1640 Dayton av St Paul
Clear Chaa 460 W HI N Y
Clermonto A Miner It W tt New York
Clever Trio lilt Arch Philadelphia
Cliff A Cliff 4106 Artesian Chicago
Cllto A 8ylvester III Winter Philadelphia
Close Bros O H Laconla N H
Cole Billy 11-4 av Bklyn
Collins Eddie I Reed Jersey City N J
Collins A Hart Hip Brighton Eng
Compton A Plumb 1110 Emerson av Mlnneap
Comrades Four 114 Trinity av New York
Conn Richard 101 W 100 N Y
Connolly Bros H00 N 14 Philadelphia
Cook Geraldlne 676 Jackson av New York
Cooke A Rothert Casino Valparaiso
Corbett A Forrester 71 Emmet Newark N J
Cornish Wm A 1101 Broadway Seattle
Coetello A La Croix lit Ewolng Kansas City
Cotter A Boulden 1816 Vineyard Philadelphia
Coyle A Murrell 1117 Vernon av Chicago
Crawford Glenn 14 It Baxter Toledo
Crosby Ana 161 B I Peru Ind
Cross A Mays Hit Huron Toledo
Cullen Bros 1116 Ellsworth Philadelphia
Cunningham BAD 111 Wash'ton Champaign
Cunningham A Marlon 166 E 16 N Y
Curson Bisters 117 Adele av Jackson Miss
Cycling Brunettes 111 Cross Lowell Mass
D.
Dale A Harris 1610 Madison av New York
Daley Wm J 101 N 10 Philadelphia
Dalton Harry Fen 171 Irving av Brooklyn
Daly A O'Brien National Sydney Indef
Dougherty Peggy 661 ft 10 Portland Ore
Davidson Dott 1106 Michigan av Niagara Falls
Davis Hasel M 1611 La Sails Chicago
Davis A Cooper 1910 Dayton Chicago
Dawson Ell A Gillette Sisters 144 HINT
De Clalnvllle Bid lilt Douglas Omaha
De Costa Duo 966 N Randolph Phlla
De Frankle Sylvia Saratoga Htl Chicago
De Grace A Gordon tit Liberty Brooklyn
De Lo John B 711 Jaekson Milwaukee
De Mar Rose 107 W 17 PI Chicago
De Mario Wllhelm Danxlg Germany
De Milt Gertrude 111 Sterling PI Brooklyn
De Oesch Mile M III 8 10 Saginaw
De Veldo A Zelda HI HINT
De Vere A Roth 140 Beldon av Chicago
De Verne A Van 4171 Tatss Dsnvsr
De Witt Bursa Torrance Stoll Circuit Eng
De Witt Hugo 141 W 41 N T
De Young Tom 111 B HI New York
De Young Mabel 160 E 111 Now York
Dean Lew 461 I Niagara Falls
Dean A Sibley 461 Columbua av Boaton
Deery Frank 104 West End av New York
Dclmar A Delmar Ashland Lafayette Ind
, Del ton Broa 161 W II New York
Demacos Palata D'ata Bruaeella Belgium
Bemonlo A Belle Bnglewood N J
Denton G Francis 411 W 44 Nsw Tork
Deveau Hubert 164 Prospect pi Bklyn
Dlolaa The 161 B I Mansfield O
Dlston Madeline III Kelly Bronx
Dixon A Hanson 4406 Prairie av Chicago
Dodd Emily A Jessie 101 Division av Bklyn
Doherty A Harlowe 411 Union Brooklyn
Dolan A Lenharr 1460 7 av Now York
Dolce Slaters 141 W 14 N Y
Donaghy G Francis lit II Brooklyn
Donald A Carson 111 W 101 Now York
Donner Doris 141 Lincoln Johnstown Pa
Dooleys Three 1961 Charlea Chicago
Doss Billy 101 High Columbus Tsnn
When antwering mdverUiemenU kindly mention VARIETY.
VARIETY
35
Dooglss ft Burn* It! W4IKT
now A Lavaa III Caoldwall av New York
Downer Leilto T Majestic Cedar Rapids
Davie * Field* t!4l W Taylor Chloago
Drew Dorothy 177 • at New York
Brew Lowell B Stratford N J
Drew Virginia Itll Mlohlgaa av Chloago
Date Leo III Btowo av Troy
Da Bole Great A Co 10 N Waeh ev Bridgeport
Dulsell Paul Orpbeum Loe Angeles
Duncan A O 141 ■ t Brooklyn
Dunn Arthur F 117 B Laoook Pittsburg
Dupres Fred III Qulncy Bklyn
Dwyer Lottie Trio II No Waeh Wllkee-Barre
Eddy ft Tallman 140 Lincoln Bird Chicago
Bdgardo * Barle Hip Grafton W Va
Bdman ft Oaylor Box II Rlobmond Ind
Bane Ruth 411 W Green Olean N Y
Edward* Goo Grant Htl Chloago
Edwards Shorty 111 Carroll Allegheny
Bdrtbe Corlnne III 8 Robey Chloago
Bmridge Preea 101 W 144 N Y
ELLIS and McKENNA
Finishing Orpheum Circuit.
KATE ELINORE
AND
SAM WILLIAMS
In "The Irregular Army"
Commander-in-Chief, M. S. BBNTHAM.
Blion Arthur 411 B 141 N Y
Elton Jane 144 W 111 N Y
■lwood Perry * Downing 114 Harlem av Balto
Bmelle Troupe 104 B Taylor Bloomtngton III
Emerald Connie 41 Holland Rd Brixton Lond
Emerald * Dupree Orpheum Vancouver B C
■mereon ft Le Clear II Beaoh Grand Raplda
Empire State Quartet 114 B 117 N Y
■nglebreth O W till Highland av Cincinnati
Bsmann H T 1114 Putnam av Brooklyn
Bene ft Roth 1711 Welle Chicago
Brans Beaele 1701 Cottage Grove av Chicago
Brans Bmlta ft Evans 1141 7 av N Y
Brans ft Lloyd III B II Brooklyn
Brers Geo 110 Losoya San Antonio
Swing Charlie 114 W Oconee Fltsgerald Ga
Felrchlld Sletere 110 Dlzwell av New Haven
Palrchlld Mr ft lire 1811 Vernon Harrleburg
Palis Billy A 481 Lyell av Rochester
Panta Trio I Union eq N Y
Fantona Athletes Fischers Pasadena Cal
Fenney & Fox Star Joplln Mo
Ferguson Frank 704 W 180 N Y
Ferguson Jos 187 W 17 New York
Fernandas May Duo 807 B 17 N Y
Ferrard Grace 1716 Warsaw av Chicago
Ferrell Bros Majestic Seattle
Ferry Wm Palate Dete Brussells Belgium
Plelde ft La Adella 1401 W Ravenewood Chic
Fields & Hanson Portland Me
Field Bros 140 Lenox av N Y
Finn ft Ford 880 Revere Wlnthrop Mass
Fltsslmmons ft Cameron 8609 8 Green Chicago
Fletcher Ted 470 Warren Brooklyn
Fletchers 88 Rondell PI San Francisco
Florence O W 88 Bennett Buffalo
Flynn Frank D 61 W ltl N Y
Follette ft Wicks 1114 Getes av Brooklyn
Forbes ft Bowman 801 W 118 N Y
Force Johnny 800 Bdmondson Baltimore
Mas
Dora
Mabel
Bdwln
4 FORDS 4
Folles Bergere, New York.
Ford ft Co 800 Fenton Flint Mich
Ford ft Louise 188 8 Broad Mankato Mich
Fonnby Geo Walthew House Wlgan Eng
Foster Harry ft Sallle 1886 E 18 Philadelphia
Foster Billy 8816 Centre Pittsburg
Fowlar Kate 884 W 16 N Y
Foi A Bummers 617 10 Saginaw Mich
Fox Florence 178 Fllmore Rocheeter
Foyer Eddie 1980 Plerpont Cleveland
Frances ft Coleman 8147 N Broad Phlla
Francis Wlllard 67 W 188 New York
Franclscos 848 N Clark Chicago
Fredericks Musical Union Dubuque la
Freed Jack 86 W 116 N Y
French Henri Gerard Hotel New York
French ft Williams 881 W Blaine Seattle
Frobel ft Rugs 814 W 88 New York
Oaffney 8lsters 1407 Madison Chicago
Oaffney Al 898 Vernon Brooklyn N Y
Oage Chas 171 White Springfield Mase
Gale Ernie 168 Eastern av Toronto
Gardiner Family 1911 N I Philadelphia
WILLIE GARDNER
Moss and Stoll Tours, England.
Returns to America In August.
Gardner Georgia 4646 Kenmore av Chicago
Oarrlty Harry Princess Los Angeles Indef
Oath Karl ft Emma 608 Caee Chicago
Oaylor Chae 768 17 Detroit
Germane Anna T II Arnold Revere Mass
Geyer Bert Palase Hotel Chloago
Gllden Bisters 816 Schuylkill av Pottsvllle Pa
Glrard Marie 41 Howard Boston
Gladstone ft Talmage 146 W 41 N Y
Gleason Violet 481 Lexington Waltham Mass
Glover Edna 111 Bmporta av Wlohlta
Godfrey ft Henderson 1801 B 14 Kansas City
Ooforth ft Doyle 111 Halsey Brooklyn
Great Golden Troupe
NOW on the OBPHBCM CTBCTJIT.
Golden Claude Crescent Syracuse
Golden Max I Alden Boston
Goodall ft Craig 146 W 16 N Y
Goodman Joe 1011 N 8 Philadelphia
Gordo El III W 48 New York
Gordon Ed M 6116 Drexel av Chicago
Gordon Paul L 114 W II Los Angeles
Gordon Dan 1777 Atlantic av Brooklyn
Gordon ft Barber 16 So Locust Hagerstown Md
Goes John II Sawyer Haverhill Mass
Gossans Bobby 400 Bo 6 Columbus O
Gottlob Amy 600 N Clark Chicago
Gould ft Rice III Smith Providence R I
Gould Wm ft Co Orpheum Loe Angeles
Goyt Trio III Willow Akron O
Grace Lew 1144 Penn av Baltimore
Grannon Ha Melrose Park Pa
Grant Burt ft Martha till Dearborn Chicago
Gray Trio 1401 Woodlawn av Indianapolis
Gray ft Gray 111! Birch Joplln Mo
Gremmer ft Melton 14IT 8 6 Louisville
Grieves John ft Co Columbia Boston Indef
Griffith Myrtle B III! Klrkwood av Pittsburg
Griffith Marvelous Elkhart Ind
Griffs ft Hoot lit! Cambria Philadelphia
Grimes Tom ft Co Orpheum 8 Bend Ind
Grimm A Satchell 866 Rldgewood av Bklyn
Groom Sisters 101 N Hermitage Trenton N J
Grossman Al III North Rochester
Gruber ft Kew 401 Av B Flint Mich
Gullfoyle ft Charlton 101 Harrison Detroit
Halklns Lewlston Me
Hall Geo F Warrington Eng
Hall B Clayton Elmhurst Pa
Hall ft Pray 10 Columbia Swampscott Msss
Hall ft Briscoe II Orchard Norwich Conn
Halle Dogs 111 Walnut Revere Mass
Hslpern Nan 1611 B 17 av Denver
Halson Boys 81 E 98 N Y
Halsted Wllllard 1141 Tyrtanla New Orleane
Hamilton Estelle Miles Detroit
Hamilton H L Cllffslde Park Aebland Ky
Hemline The 61 Scoval PI Detroit
Hampton ft Basset 4866 Wlnthrop av Chlcego
Hanes G 8cott 818 Rltner Phlla
Haney Edith 8884 Harrison Kansas City
Hannon Billy 1688 No Hamlin av Chlcego
Hansons ft Co 1087 Tremont Boston
Hanvey Lou 668 Lenox av New York
Harney Ben National Sydney Australia
Harris A Randall Orpheum Fargo
Hart Bros Barnum ft Bailey C R
Hart Stanley Ward 8446 Pine St Louie
Hart Maurice 166 Lenox av New York
Hartman Qretchen 681 W 186 N Y
Harvey ft Welch 7 E 119 N Y
Haydcn Jack Orpheum San Francisco
Harveys 807 Western Moundevllie W Va
Hatches 47 B 188 New York
E. F. HAWLEY *"<» CO.
"THB BANDIT"
Next Week (June 19). Young's Pier, Atlantic
City.
BDW. 8. KELLER. Rep.
Hayden Virginia Alcasar Denver Indef
Heelow Chae ft Marie 806 Donaldson Columbus
Held ft La Rue llll Vine Philadelphia
Henderson ft Thomas 187 W 40 New York
Henella A Howard 646 N Clark Chicago
Henry Dick 807 Palmetto Brooklyn
Henry Girls 8886 So 17 Philadelphia
Henrys 428 B 168 N Y
Herbert Barnum A Bailey C R
Herberts The 47 Washington Lynn Mase
Herleln Lilian Keiths Phlla
Herman A Rice 8S2 W 86 N Y
Herr Noadle Box 66 Wltmer Pa
Hers Geo 888 Btone ev 8cranton
Hessle National Sydney Australia Indef
Heverley Grace 801 Deemond 8ayre Pa
Hill Mile Los Angeles
Hill Edmunds Trio 868 Nelson New Brunswick
Hlllman ft Roberts 616 8 11 8aglnaw Mich
Hlllman Geo Victoria Charleston S C
Hlllyers 198 Bay 86 Bensonhurst N Y
Hlnee ft Fenton 161 W 68 New York
Hoffman Dave 8841 E Clearfield Phlla
Holman Broa 614 Lake Cadlllao Mlcb
Holmee Ben 114 W Montana Allalne Neb
Holmes Wells A Flnlay Bijou Battle Creek
Holt Alf 8ydney Australia
Honan A Helm 128 Lockwood Buffalo
Hood Sam 781 Florence Mobile Ala
Hoover Lillian 488 W 84 New York
Hopp Fred 886 Littleton av Newark N J
Horter Katheryn 861 Halsey Bklyn
Horton A La Triska Hip Devenport Eng
Hotallng Edwards 667 S Division Grand Rap
House Carl C 198 Glover Detroit
Howard Broe 889 W 88 N Y
Howard Emily 644 N Clark Chicago
Howard Comedy Four 988 8 av Brooklyn
Howard Harry ft Mae 888 8 Peoria Chicago
Howard Bernlce 8009 Calumet av Chicago
Hoyt Edward N 166 W 47 N Y
Hoyt ft Btarks 14 Bancroft pi Bklyn
Huegel A Qulnn 686 Rush Chicago
Hulbert A De Long 4416 Madleon Chlcego
Hunter Ethel 4089 Trooet Kansas City
Runter A Ross 880 Bo Senate av Indianapolis
Hurley F J 168 Magnolia av Elisabeth N J
Hutchinson Al 810 B 14 New York
Hyatt A Le Nore 1618 W Lanvale Baltimore
Hylands 23 Cherry Danbury Conn
Hynde Bessie 618 Peer! Buffalo
Inge Clara 800 W 49 N Y
Inglts A Reading 199a Bower Jersey City
Ingrams Two 1804 8tory Boone la
Irwin Flo 887 W 46 New York
Irving Pearl Indian Lane Canton Maae
J.
Jackson H'ry A Kate 806 Buena Vista Yonkere
Jackson Alfred 10 B Tupper Buffalo
Jackson Cyclists Hip South End Eng
Jeffries Tom III Bridge Bklyn
Jennings Jewell ft Barlows 1168 Arll'gt'n St L
Jess ft Dell 1808 N I St Louis
Jewell Mildred I Alden Boston
Johnson Groat 817 W 87 N Y
Johnson Honey II Tremont Camsrldge Mass
Johnson Kid Sequin Tour South America
Johnson Bros ft Johnson 6141 Callowhlll Phlla
Johnstons Chester B 41 Lexington av N Y
Johnstons Musical Empire Edinburgh Scot
Jonas ft Rogers llll Psrk av New York
Jonas Maud 10 W ltl N Y
Jones ft Gaines 418 W II N Y
Jones ft Moore II Kendal Boston
Jones ft Whitehead II Boyden Newark N J
Juno ft Wells 111 B 71 New York
Karno Co Bell Oakland
Kartello Bros Peterson N J
Kaufmanns 140 B II Chicago
Keating ft Murray Blakers Wlldwood N J Ind
Keaton ft Barry 74 Boyleton Boeton
Keeley ft Parks 281 W 160 N Y
Kelly Bros Empire Hackney Eng
Kelfe ft Zona 110 W 44 N Y
Kell Jack 1168 16 Milwaukee
Kelly ft Wentworth 1114 8 14 St Joe Mo
Kelsey Sisters 4118 Chrtstlanla av Chicago
Keltners 188 Colonial PI Dallas
Kendall Chae ft Maldle 188 Alfred Detroit
Kenna Chas Pantages Denver
Kennedy Joe 1181 N 8 Knoxvllle
Kenton Dorothy Felix Portland Htl N Y
Keough Edwin Continental Hotel 8an Fran
Keesner Rose 488 W 164 New York
Kldders Bert ft Dorothy 1874 Clay San Fran
King Bros 811 4 sv Schenectady
King Violet Winter Gard'n Blackpool Eng Ind
Klralfo Broe 1710 8 av Evanevllle Ind
Klein Ott ft Nicholson Majestic Columbus Ga
Koehler Grayce 6060 Calumet Chlcego
Kohers Three 68 IS Wheeling W Va
Kolb A Miller Elyseum Tuscon Ariz
Koners Bros Temple Detroit
Lacey Will 1616 Capital Washington
Lafayettee Two 111 Graham Oshkosh
Lamont Harry A Flo 20 Clinton Johnston NY
Lancaster A Miller 146 Jones Oakland
Lane Goodwin ft Lane 1711 Locust Phlla
Lane ft Ardell III Genesee Rocheeter
Lane Eddie 101 B 71 New York
Lang Karl 178 Blckford av Memphle
Langdons Portland Me
Lanlgan Joe 102 8 61 Philadelphia
Laneear Ward B 888 Bchaefer Brooklyn
La Auto Girl 188 Alfred Detroit
La Blanche Mr A Mrs Jeck 8816 E Baltimore
La Centra A La Rue 8461 8 av New York
LaClelr ft Weet Box 166 Sea Isle City N J
La Grange ft Gordon 8808 Lucee ev St Louie
La Maze Trio
Wlntergartcn. Berlin. 10 weeks, until July 31.
La Moines Muslcel 888 6 Baraboo Wis
La Nolle Ed ft Helen 1707 N 16 Philadelphia
La Ponte Marg 128 W Commerce San Antonio
La Rue A Holmee 81 Llllle Newerk
La Tour Irene 24 Atlantic Newark N J
La Tov Bros Keiths Phlla
La Vettes 1708 W 21 Kanaas City
La Vino Edward Orpheum Spokam-
La rose 226 Bleecker Brooklyn
Larrlvee A Lee 22 Shuter Montreal
Lashe Great 1611 Kater Philadelphia
Laurent Marie 114 W 46 N Y
Laurens Bert 207 W 87 N Y
Lavardee Lillian 1209 Union Hackensack N J
Lavlne A Inman 8201 E 81 Cleveland
Lawrence A Edwarda 1440 Weetm'r Providence
Lawrence A Wright 66 Copelend RoxburyMaas
Layton Merle 2(2 E Indiana St Charlee III
Le Dent Frank Temple Detroit
Le Grange A Gordon 2808 Lucas av 8t Louis
Le Hlrt 760 Clifford av Rocheeter
Le Pages 120 French Buffalo
Le Pearle A Bogart 401 Solome Springfield 111
Le Roy Geo 86 W 116 N Y
Le Roy Vic 882 Everett Kensas City Kan
Le Roy Chee 1306 N J Baltimore
Le Roy A Adame 1818 Locust av Erie Pa
Leahy Bros 869 Eest ev Pawtucket R I
Lee Joe Klneley Kan
Lee Rose 1040 Broadway Brooklyn
Lefflngwell Nat A Co 986 W 160 New York
Lense 1914 Newport av Chicago
Leonard A Drake 1099 Park PI Brooklyn
LE ROY *» PAUL
Comic Bar Performer*
Vext Week (June 19), Lake Cliff Park. Dallas.
ORPHEUM TOUR. JO PAIGE SMITH. Rep.
Leslie Geo W Academy Hac-ritown Md
Leslie Genie 861 Tremont Boston
Leslie Frank 124 W 189 New York
Lester A Kellet 818 Falrmount av Jersey City
Lester N'lna Grand Raleigh N C
Levlno A Susie 14 Prospect W Haven Conn
Levitt A Falls 712 Cedar Syracuse
Levy Family 47 W 129 New York
Lewis A Lake 2411 Norton av Kansaa City
Lewis Phil J 118 W 121 New York
Lewie Walt'r A Co 677 Wash'n Brookllne Msss
Llngermans 706 N 6 Philadelphia
Livingston Murry 830 E 163 N Y
Lloyd A Castano 104 E 61 New York
Lockhart A Webb 222 W 38 N Y
Lockwoods Musical 132 Cannon Poughkeepsle
Lois A Love 2914 2 Brooklyn
London A Rlker 88 W 98 New York
Londons Four 201 N 8 Reading Pa
Lorch Family Orpheum Spokane
Next Week (June 19). Knoxvllle. Tenn.
Lowe Muelcal 87 Ridge av Rutherford N J
Luce ft Luce 986 N Broad Philadelphia
Lynch Haael 866 Norwood sv Grand Rapids
Lynch Jack 98 Houston Newark
Lynn Roy Box 68 Jefferson City Tenn
Lyon ft Atwood Dunns Cafe San Fran Indef
Mack ft Co Lee 666 N State Chicago
Mack Floyd 6984 Ohio Chloago
Macy Maud Hall llll ■ 86 Shecpshead Bay
Mae Florence 41 Jefferson Bradford Pa
Main Ida Dunns Cafe San Francisco Indef
Makarenko Duo Majestic Butte
M alloy Dannie 11 Glen Morris Toronto
Malvern Troupe Murray Richmond Ind
Manning Frank 866 Bedford av Brooklyn
Manning Trio 164 N Wane maker Phlla
Mantells Marionettes 4420 Berkeley av Chicago
Marcoua 619 Laflln Chicago
Mardo A Hunter Park Erie Pa
Marine Comedy Trio 117 Hopkins Brooklyn
Marlon Cliff Grant Hotel Chicago
Mario Aldo Trio 104 W 14 N Y
Msrsh A Mlddleton II Dyer av Everett Mass
Marsh Chas 101 14 Milwaukee
Martha Mile 66 W II New York
Martlne Carl A Rudolph 417 W 17 New York
Matthewe Mabel llll Burling Chicago
Matthleeon Walter 141 W Ohio Chicago
Maxims Models Majestic Milwaukee
Mayne Elisabeth H 144 ■ 41 New York
McCann Geraldlne ft Co 706 Park Johnston Pa
McCarthy ft Barth 1901 Missouri av St Louis
McCleln M 8281 Madison av Pittsburg
McConnell Sisters 1847 Madison Chicago
McCormlck ft Irving llll Oravesend av Bklyn
Orpheum Tour.
Next Week (June 19). Orpbeum. Portland.
Direction. ALBEE. WEBER ft TANS.
McCune ft Grant III Benton Pittsburg
McDowell John ft Alice 687 I Detroit
McGerry ft Harrte 681 Palmer Toledo
McGuIre Tuts 61 High Detroit
McLaln Sletere 88 Miller av Providence
McNallys Four 839 W 88 New York
McNamee 41 Smith Poughkeepsle
MacNIchol Jas Charlottetown Canada
McWaters ft Tyson 471 60 Brooklyn
Mendelsohn Jeck 168 W 68 New York
Menetekel 104 E 14 New York
Meredith Bisters 39 W 66 New York
Merrltt Raymond 178 Tremont Pasadena Cal
Methen Sisters 13 Culton 8pringfleld Msss
Meyer David 1684 Central av Cincinnati
Michael ft Michael 880 W 68 New York
Milam ft DuBole 234 W 63 N Y
Military Trio 679 B 34 Peterson
Miller A Meek 8641 Federal Phlla
Miller A Princeton 88 Olney Providence
Miller Thereea 118 W Grand av Oklahoma
Mlllman Trio Stoll Circuit England
Mllle A Moulton 68 Rose Buffalo
Milton A De Long 8lsters Coliseum London
Mints A Palmer 1806 N 7 Philadelphia
Mlskel Hunt A Miller 108 14 Cincinnati
Mitchell A Celn Empire Johanneeburg
Molasso G Matansas Cuba
Moller Harry 84 Blymer Deleware O
Montambo A Bartelll 40 B Liberty Waterbury
Montgomery Harry 164 E 124 New York
Moore Geo W 8164 Cedar Phlla
Morgan Broa 2626 E Madison Phlladelphle
Morgan King A Thompson 81s 603 B 41 Chic
Morgan Meyers A Mike 1236 W 26 Phlla
Morris A Wortmsn 133 N Law A I ten town Pa
Morris A Kramer 1306 St John PI Bklyn
Morris Mildred A Co 260 W 86 New York
Morton A Keenen 674 11 Brooklyn
Mosher Hays A Mosher Alhambra London
Motoglrl 863 W 46 N Y
Mowatts Hip London Indef
Mueller A Mueller Los Angeles
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Muller Maud 601 W 161 N Y
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Muslkalglrls Orpheum Oakland
My Fancy 13 Adame Strand London
Myers A MscBryde 168 6 ev Troy N Y
Mylle A Orth Muscoda Wis
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Nasarro Nat A Co 3101 Tracy av Kensee City
Neary Bliss A Rose 469 E Main Bridgeport
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Nelson Bert A 1043 N Humboldt Chlcsgo
Nelson Oswald A Borger 160 E 128 N Y
Newhoff A Phelps 12 W 117 N Y
Nnhlf & Itrooks HIJou Knclne Wis
Nonette 617 Flstbush av Brooklyn
Norton C Porter 63«i K'.mbark av Chicago
Norwalk Eddie 696 Prospect ev Bronx N Y
Noii Hertha Gerard Hotel N Y
O'Connor Trio 706 W Allegheny av Phlla
O Dell A Gllmore 1146 Monroe Chicago
ODonnell J R 132 E 124 N Y
Ogden Gertrude H 2836 N Mozart Chicago
Oliver Jack Barnum A Bailey C R
Omar 262 W 36 N Y
O'Neill A Regenery 692 Warren Bridgeport
OFNnirke A Atkinson 1848 K 66 Cleveland
Orr ('has F 131 W 41 N Y
Orren A McKentle 606 Esst Spring Ohio
Ott Thll 178A Tremont Boston
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Palme Esther Mile ltl B 46 Chicago
Parker A Morrell 117 Hopklna Bklyn
Panrli Geo W 1534 N Franklin Philadelphia
Patterson Sam 29 W 133 N T
Paullnetto A Plquo 4324 Wain Frankford Pa
Paull A Ryholda S59 County New Bedford
PAULINE
"The Ansonla," New Tork City.
Pearl Marty S3 Marcy tr Bklyn
Pederaon Bros 435 Qreenbush Milwaukee
Pelota The 1(1 Westminster av Atlantic City
Pepper Twins Lindsay Can
Perry Frank L 74 7 Buchanan Minneapolis
Peter the Great 423 Bl'mfleld av Hoboken N J
Phillips Mondane Calvert Hotel N T
Phillips Samuel S16 Claason av Brooklyn
Piccolo Midgets Box 38 Phoenicia N T
Plsano A Bingham 60 Christie Gloversville
Plsano Yen 16 Charles Lynn Mass
Potter A Harris 6830 Wayne av Chicago
Powell Eddie 3314 Chelsea Kansas City
Powers Elephants 746 Forest av N Y
Price Harry M S33 Kelly Bronx N Y
Prices Jolly 1629 Arch Philadelphia
Priors The Tukulla Wash
Proctor Sisters HIS Halsey Brooklyn
Prosit Trio Rlng.lng Bros C R
Quartette A 711 Home N Y
Qulnlan Joele 944 N Clark Chloago
Raceford Roy 601 W 171 N Y
Ralmund Jim 37 E Adams Chicago
Rainbow Sisters 640 14 San Francisco
Ranf Claude Garrick San Diego Cal
Rapier John 173 Cole av Dallas
Rawls A Von Kaufman 8 Cherry Muskegon
Ray Eugene 6603 Prairie av Chicago
Ray A Burns 187 Balnbrldge Brooklyn
Raymond Clara 141 Lawrence Brooklyn
Raymond Great Turin Italy
Raymore A Co 147 W 95 N Y
Redmond Trio 351 Halsey Bklyn
Redner Thomas ft Co 972 Hudson av Detroit
Redway Juggling 141 Inspector Montreal
Reed Bros Bijou Lansing Mich
Reed ft Earl 236 E 62 Los Angeles
Reffkin Joe 163 Dudley Providence
Regal Trio 116 W Wash PI N Y
Reld Sisters 45 Broad Elizabeth N J
Rellly ft Bryan Gayety Indianapolis
Remy ft Soper 1332 N Alden Phtla
Renalles The 2064 Sutter San Francisco
Rensetta A La Rue 3321 So Hicks Phlla
Rese Len 1021 Cherry Phlla
THE REXOS
Next Week (June 19), Orpheum. Portland.
Dlreetlen. FAT CAEBT.
Khoads Martonettea Steeplechase Coney Island
Rice Frank ft Truman 8088 Sheffield av Chic
Rich ft Howard 814 E It N Y
Rich ft Rich 2493 Milwaukee av Chicago
Richard Bros 116 E 8 New York
Richards Great Keiths Boston
Riley ft Ahearn 85 Plant Daytoi O
Rio Al C 280 W 146 N Y
Ripon Alf 645 E 87 New York
Rltter ft Bovey 49 Blllerica Boston
Rltter ft Foster Oxford London
Roberts C E 1861 Sherman av Denver
Roberts ft Downey 86 Lafayette Detroit
Robinson Wm C 8 Granville London
Robinsons The 901 Hawthorne av Minneapolis
Rock ft Rol 1610 Indiana av Chicago
Roeder ft Lester 814 Broadway Buffalo
Rogers ft Mackintosh 3 Clarem't PI Montclalr
Rolande Geo 8 Box 290 Cumberland Md
Ro Nero 412 8 George Rome N Y
Rose Lane A Kelgard 126 W 48 N Y
Rose Clarlna 6026 67 Brooklyn
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Ross Sisters 66 Cumerford Providence
Rossis Musical Novelty 818 W 48 N Y
Russell ft Davis 1316 High Springfield O
Rutledge Frank Spring Lake Mich indef
Rye Geo W 116 4 Ft Smith Ark
Ryno ft Emerson 161 W 174 N Y
THE SALAMBOS
■-C Circuit Until middle July
Address care VARIETY. Chicago
Sabel Josephine Majestic Seattle
Sanders ft La Mar 1337 6 av N Y
Panford ft Darlington 2337 So Warnock Phlla
Savoy ft Savoy Dreamland Bath Me
Scnnlon W J 1591 Vlnewood Detroit
Scarlet ft Scarlet 918 Longwood av N Y
Schercr ft Newklrk 18 Goodell Buffalo
Schilling Wm 1000 E Lanvale Baltimore
c^intella 688 Lyell av Rochester
Scott Geo 877 8 4 Bklyn
Scott ft Yost 40 Mornlntcslde av N Y
Scully Will P 8 Webster pi Brooklyn
Selby Hal M 204 8chlller Bldg Chicago
Sensell Jean 214 Eleanore Pittsburg
Sevengala 626 Abel Eaaton Pa
Sexton Chas B 1849 Johnston Chicago
Seymour Nellie 111 Manhattan N Y
Shea Thoe E 8664 Pine Grove av Chicago
Sheck ft Darvllle 2028 N Clark Chicago
Shedmans Dogs Dumont N J
Shepperley Sisters 860 Dovecourt Toronto
Sherlock Frank 614 W 186 N Y
Sherlock ft Holmes 2606 Ridge Philadelphia
Shermans Two 262 St Emanuel Mobile
Sherry Joe V Sparks Circus C R
Shields The 207 City Hall New Orleans
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Slddons ft Earle 2544 So 8 Philadelphia
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Simmons A Carmontelle 388 Clinton Bklyn
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Smlrl A Kessner 438 W 164 N Y
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Smith A Brown 1334 St John Toledo
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Spears The 67 Clinton Everett Mase
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Stadium Trio 8t Charles Hotel Chicago
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Stan wood Davis 864 Bremen E Boston
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Stedman Al ft Fannie 686 6 So Boaton
Stelnert Thomas Trio 681 Lenox av N Y
Steppe A H 88 Barclay Newark
Stepping Trio 8908 N 6 PhlU
Stevena E J 498 Marlon Bklyn
Stevens Paul 833 W 38 New York
Stewart A Earl 126 Euclid Woodbury N J
Stokes A Ryan 3106 Bayard Wilmington Del
St James A Dacre 168 W 34 N Y
St John A McCracken 6161 Cheatnur Phlla
Storacheln H 3633 Atlantic Brooklyn
Stubblefleld Trio 6808 Maple av St Louis
Sullivan Danl J A Co 1917 W 61 Cleveland
Sully A Phelps 8310 Bolton Philadelphia
Susana Princess Majestic Moorlsopa Cal
Sutton A Sutton 3918 W 3 Duluth
Sweeney A Hooney 1320 Wyoming av Detroit
Swlsh»r A Evans 1147 W Hurjn Chicago
Sylvester Plymouth Hctel Hoboken N J
Symonds Alfaretta 140 So 11 Philadelphia
Syts A By ts 140 Morris Philadelphia
T.
Tambo & Tambo Palace Hammersmith Eng
Tangley Pearl 67 8 Clark Chicago
Taylor Mae 3308 8 12 Phlla
Tavlor ft Tenny 2840 Ridge av Phlla
Temple ft O'Brien 429 E 8 Fargo N D
Terrill Frank ft Fred 867 N Orkney Phtla
Thomas ft Hamilton 667 Dearborn av Chloago
Tnomaa ft Wright 536 N Clark Chicago
Thomson Harry 1284 Putnam av Brooklyn
Thorne Mr ft Mrs Harry 276 W 141 N Y
Thornes Juggling 68 Rose Buffalo
Thornton Geo A 895 Broome N Y
Thurston Leslie 1328 12 Washington
Tidmarsh Fred ft Co 1234 Tatnall Wilmington
Tinney Frank Keiths Phlla
Tivoli Quartette Grlswold Cafe Detroit lndef
Tops Toosy ft Tops 8448 W School Chicago
Torcat ft Flor D Allan White City Chicago
Tracy Julia Raymond Bartholdi Inn N Y
Travers Bell 307 W 88 N Y
Travers Phil 6 E 116 N Y
Travers Roland 231 W 48 N Y
Tremalnes Mul's 230 Caldwell Jacksonville III
Trevett Quartet Monarch Hotel Chloago
Trlllers Buffalo Bills C R
Troubadours Three 847 W 84 N
Troxell ft Wlnchell 306 8 N Seattle
Tumbling Toms 2789 Fulton Bklyn
HARRY TSUDA
Booked Solid.
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Ullne Arthur M 1719 W Lake Chicago
Unique Comedy Trio 1987 Nicholas Phlla
Valadons Lee 14 Brewer Newport R I
Valdare Bessie 806 W 97 N Y
Valentine A Bell 1461 W 109 Chicago
Valletta A Lamson 1329 St Clark Cleveland
Van Dalle 8lsters 614 W 186 N Y
Van Eppe 15 W 64 N Y
Van Horn Bobby 189 Beet Dayton O
Vardelles Lowell Mich
Vardon Perry A Wllber 16 Green London
Variety Comedy Trio 1616 Barth Indianapolis
Vaas Victor V 86 Hasklns Providence
Vassar A Arken 884 Christopher Bklyn
Vedmar Rene 8286 Broadway N Y
Venetian 8erenaders 678 Blackhawk Chicago
Vernon A Parker 187 Hopkins Brooklyn
Village Comedy Four 1919 Ringgold Phlla
Vincent A Singer 890 Olive Indianapolis
Viola Otto Empire London
Vloletta Jolly 41 Lelpslger Berlin Oer
Voelker Mr A Mre 698 W 161 N Y
W.
Walker Musical 1534 Brookslde Indianapolis
Walker A Sturm Majestic Denver
Walters A West 8437 Vernon Chicago
'Walton Fred 4114 Clarendon av Chicago
Ward Billy 199 Myrtle av Bklyn
VVarde Mack 300 W 70 New York
Warren A Dale 1310 8 Carlisle Phlla
Washburn Dot 1930 Mohawk Chicago
Washer Bros Oakland Ky
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Weaver Frank A Co 1706 N 9 Baltimore
Weber Chas D Los Angeles
Well John 6 Krusstadt Rotterdam
Welch Jaa A 211 E 14 N»w York
West Al 606 B Ohio Pittsburg
West Sisters 1412 Jefferson nv Brooklyn N Y
West A Denton 186 W Cedar f«'*mfm
Western Union Trio 9341 E Clearfield Phlla
Weston Edgar 846 W 44 N Y
Weston Dan E 141 W 116 N Y
Westons Modele 304 W 130 N T
Wetherlll 88 W 8 Cheeter Pa
Wheeler Sisters 1441 7 Philadelphia
Wheelers 41 E Ohio Chicago
Whipple Waldo Bullocks Providence
White A Perry 6 Av N Y
White Harry 1009 Aehland av Baltimore
White' Kane A White 893 Vermont BUya
Whiteside Ethel 356 W 67 N Y
Whiting A Bohne 863 W 89 N Y
Whitman Frank 188 Greenwich Reading Pa
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Whitney Tlllie 86 Kane Buffalo
Wlchert Grace 8083 Michigan av Chicago
Wilder Marshall Atlantic City N J
Wilkena A Wllkena 868 Willis av N Y
Williams Clara 8460 Tremont Cleveland
Williams Cowboy 4716 Upland Philadelphia
Williams Chas 8696 Rutgers St Louis
Williams Ed A Florence 94 W 108 N Y
Williams A De Croteau 1 Aahton eq Lynn Mi
Williams A Gilbert 1010 Marshflel'd av Chlo
Williams A Stevens 8616 Calumet Chicago
Williams A Sterling Box 1 Detroit
Wilson Lottie 8808 Clifton av Chicago
Wilson Al and May Dorp Schenectady lndef
Wilson Liaxle 176 Franklin Buffalo
Wilson Patter Tom 3666 7 Av N Y
Wilson A Cumby 2283 7 av N Y
Wilson A Pinkney 807 W 16 Kansas City
Wlnfleld A Shannon 277 E Mllw'kee av Detroit
Winkler Kress Trio 262 W 88 N Y
Wise A Milton Brennan Circuit New Zealand
Wolf A Lee 824 Woodlawn nv Toledo
Wood OUIe 600 W 164 New York
Woodall Billy 430 First av Nashville
Woods Ralton Co Majestic Birmingham
Work A Ower Empire London lndef
Xavtera Four 9144 W 89 Chi
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Yackley A Bunnell Lancaster Fa
Yeoman Geo 4666 Olbeon nv St Louie
Young Ollle A April Palace London
Young A Phelps 1019 Baker Evanevllle lnd
Young Sisters 8748 Henry Coney Inland
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Zanfrellas 131 Brixton London
Zeda Harry L 1338 Cambria Philadelphia
Zetser A Theme Wlllards Temple of Music
Zell A Rodgers 67 So Clark Chicago
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VARIETY
TIE VENTRILOQUIST WITH A
PRODUCTION
■D. P.
REYNARD
P resents Beth Dewberry and Jawn Jawnson In
"A MORNING IN HICK8VILLR."
Direction JACK LBVY.
Gene Hughes
Manager. Promoter and Producer of Vaude-
ville Acti
What to produce, and how to succeed.
Authors please note: Comunlcatlons so-
licited
Putnam Building. New York.
BLLI8
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Apply to THI OHADWIOK TRIO
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JAMBS R PLUNKBTT. Manager
"Far ii advance of all copies."— Sime.
HARRY FOX
AND
Millership Sisters
Direction, PAT CASEY
Carlton
Sisters
Dainty Sinters and Dancers
JULIAN
*•"> DYER
A LAUGH A SECOND
STEPHENS
IN VAUDEVILLE
It isn't the name
tnat makes the
act-
It's the act that
makes the name.
THE KING OF IRELAND
JAMBS B. DONOVAN
AND
RENA ARNOLD
QUEEN OP VAUDEVILLE
DOING WELL. THANK YOU.
Director and Adviser, Kin* K. C.
Via Wireless to VARIETY.
Heaving;, heaving over the side of the boat.
Every time we heaved a heave there's a tick-
ling In our throat —
A very disagreeable sensation and makes you
blue In the race
On my last heave I discovered the tickling
was a piece of my shoe lace.
To try and get the record for heaving on the
good ship Philadelphia,
An old lady said, my dear boys, my son
Phil '11 help ya (some rhyme).
Phil threw up the sponge, I threw up my
hands when Vardon spouted 11 feet
So this Is the record of the Phlllle Boat,
which Is mighty hard to beat.
We sure cleaned up at the mid-week con-
cert. Very heavlngly yours,
, PERRY ml WILBER
"THOSE THREE BOYS."
JOCK
McKAY
Scotch Comic
to N<
Working at Freeport with
Carl Henry. Fishing for
Blow-fish. Eddie Correlll,
please write if you want a
Job. Wire.
Com. VARIETY.
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Direction Max Hart, Putnam Bldg.. N. Y. C.
CORNALLA and WILBUR
Little Jack Horner aat In thf> corner
Heading the mnll that camo In.
He Juat stuck hia thumb In a letter, by gum!
And pulled out a contract for Lynn.
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(No. T Hawthorne Ave.. Cllftos, N. J.)
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JOHNNIE
COLEMAN
The original Scotch lad with a somewhat
different monologue, singing his own songs.
First time in this country.
A big hit In San Francisco
Keep Yer Rye oa JshnsJe.
HERMAN
Agent. PAT CAS IV
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Home on the Hill for the Summer. Next
Season, GEO. WOLFORD BARRY. Successor
to Barry A Wo! ford. Now line of goods from
the same manufacturers. Hawthorne Ave.
Clifton, N. J.
JAMES E. PLUNKBTT. Mgr. Sales Dent
Sam J. Curtis
And Co.
In the original "SCHOOL ACT."
All music arranged by Geo. Botsford.
Next Week (June 19), New Brighton Theatre,
Brighton Beach. N. Y.
Week June 19, Brighton Beaoh Music Hall.
Marshall P. Wilder
ATLANTIC CITY, If. J.
Sell 'Phone 100.
CH AS. F. SEMOIN
"THE NARROW FELLER"
CHARLES AHEARN
'TUB RACING MAN"
PAT OASRY, Agent
CATES
WORLD' 8 OREATR8T AND MOST MHRITO
RIOUS MUSICAL ACT.
$1000 CERTIFICATE SAYS SO
"OUR BEST FRIENDS"
The Agent who secures us time
and contracts.
The Manager who plays and pays
us.
Rem Brandt
Next Week (June 19)
NEW IR1GHT0M THEATRE, BRIGHTON BEACH. N T
Direction. JO PAIGE SMITH
Jenie Jitsbi
•as
Pat Catey
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Vol. XXIII. No. 3.
JUNE 24, 191 1.
PRICE TEN CENTS
BIGGEST AMPHITHEATRE EVER,
OVER GRAN D CENT RAL STATION
New Railroad Depot's Top to be Planned for Sports,
Shows, Exhibitions and Circuses. Two City Blocks
Wide. Successor to Madison Square Garden.
The biggest amphitheatre of its
kind ever contemplated for indoors,
will be erected by the New York Cen-
tral Railroad on top of its immense
new Grand Central Station, now build-
ing.
The space covered by the station
(two city blocks in width, and several
in depth) will be topped by the large
successor to the Madison Square Gar-
den. It will be reached by inclines,
and planned to accommodate all exhi-
bitions, sporting events or circuses.
The plans are now being prepared.
They have been submitted for approval
or suggestions to showmen and oth-
ers accustomed to handling big exhi-
bition features.
The N. Y. C. in utilizing the atmos-
phere above its depot has hit upon a
scheme of employment that has nev-
er suggested itself to New York man-
agers. The demolishment of the Mad-
ison Square Garden starts next Feb-
ruary. No date has been set for the
completion of the huge undertaking
for the 4 2d street station, but the in-
terval that New York must go without
its big industrial show hall won't be
for long.
The Madison Square Garden has
housed all the big shows in New York
for fhe past twenty years.
Georgia caine retires.
St. Louis. June 21.
Something has happened at Delniar
Garden. Instead of Georgia Caine re-
maining two weeks, it is announced
her engagement will end Saturday
night. Ann Taskar, the prima donna
of the stock opera company, will sing
the titular role of 'Boy Blllc-.• , the A.
K. Thomas opera to be premiered
next week.
Miss Caine doubted her ability to
study and prepare the role- in a single
week, it is said.
Ann is progressing rapidly. Two
years ago she was little known and
won at least a part of her first recog-
nition at Delmar. Winter, 1909-10,
she sang ingenue roles in the "The
Silver Star" and last winter was given
a lead in "Madame Sherry." Stardom
is now expected, as Henry W. Savage
will send "Boy Blue" on tour if he is
pleased with the show. This possibil-
ity was said to have been one of the
attractions that took Miss Caine so
far from Broadway, when it was an-
nounced she would create the role.
CRAWFORD AND GAITES DIFFER.
Conflicting reports are abroad to
the effect that Clifton Crawford will
not appear under the direction ot
Joseph M. Gaites next season. That
there is a "difference" between him
and the manager, is common gossip.
It appears that Mr. Crawford lays
claim to some of the authorship of
the piece in which Gaites is to exploit
him next season. The "misunder-
standing" arises out of Crawford's de-
sire to be reimbursed for the "child
of his brain." At last accounts some
kind of an adjustment between man-
ager and star was imminent.
DENIES "KITTY" REPORT.
It was reported on Broadway this
week that Kitty Gordon, the statuesque
Englishwoman, would be the principal
woman with "Modest Suzanne" when
A. H. Woods produces that piece in
Chicago Labor Day, opening a twelve
weeks' engagement there.
At the Woods office it was denied
that Miss Gordon had been even con-
sidered in line for the company.
Harry Cooper has been assigned the
chief singing comedy role in the
Woods' production. The play is now
running in Germany.
PARIS FOLIES CLOSING.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
Paris, June 21.
The Folies Bergere will close its
season on Sunday night, which, all
told, has proved very successful. Over
six months of the season was con-
sumed with P. L. Flers* revue.
The establishment will re-open
early in September with vaudeville.
A revue, as usual, is due in December.
"QUAKER GIRL** LIKED IN PARIS.
(Special Cable to Variety.)
Praia, June 21.
George Edwardes' production of
"The Quaker Girl" opened at the
Chatelet theatre last night, and was
acclaimed by both audience and to-
day's newspapers as a brilliant enter-
tainment. It is here for but a run of
ten days.
COL. LANDS A LIVE ONE.
Chicago, June 21.
Colonel Thompson, former manager
of the American Music Hall here and
for a brief time director in general of
the Vesta Victoria Vaudeville Tour,
has landed another "live one" with a
bank roll. The Col. is now preparing
to return to show business with a
theatre.
Thompson is negotiating with the
proprietors of the Globe theatre here.
If satisfactory arrangements are closed
Thompson will redecorate and reno-
vate the premises and open next sea-
son with a large musical show. He is
desirous of securing a liquor license,
and if successful in that, will run the
Globe on the same lines the American
was run. The Globe has for the past
few seasons been playing Stair &
Haviin combination shows, but was
never a winner under any policy.
The Col. believes a musical comedy
policy will gather in some coin. The
Globe is located on Wabash Avenue,
one block north of the American Mu-
sic Hall.
MAUDE ADAMS' AFTERNOONS.
Chicago. June L' 1 .
When Maude Adams reopens "Chan-
tecler" next season she will ^ive extra
matinees called "An Afternoon with
.lames Harry." ".Judy" and "A Little
Play" will be performed during tbe,
afternoon parties.
TWO OUT OF THREE GET OVER.
(Special Cable to Varibtt)
London, June 21.
Two out of the three American acts
opening at local halls Monday won
success. The failure was Mabel
McCane at the Tivoli. Miss McCane
had badly chosen numbers, combined
with poor articulation.
At the Coliseum, Frank Milton and
the De Long Sisters did very well,
with Mr. Milton making an especial
score, personally.
The Sewell Collins company at the
Metropolitan appeared in a sporting
sketch, named "The Star Tip." It won
out handily.
INDIFFERENT REVUE PRODUCED.
(Special Cable to Variety-.)
Paris, June 21.
A new revue entitled "Au Petit
Bonheur," was produced at the Am-
bassadeurs (open air music hall) in
the Champs Elysees last Friday, with
only indifferent success. It Is far
from a failure, but equally distant
toward scoring the high water mark
of success.
The production is by Henry Moreau
and Ardot-Laroche. The principals
are in the hands of such capable ar-
tists as Miles. Delmares, Yma, Miss
Campton, Messrs. Girier, Paul Ardot.
The revue may please visitors these
warm summer evenings.
The weather in Paris at present is
ideal for the al-fresco establishments
in the Champs Elysees, and big busi-
ness is being done.
FINDS NEW CAPITAL.
(Special Cable to Variett.)
London, June 21.
The negotiations for the taking over
of the Gibbons Circuit by Oswald Stoll
which seemed a week ago a certainty,
have been suddenly and definitely de-
clared off.
There is no reason given, but It is
known that the Gibbons people have
found the ne« essary capital to continue
the circuit, which they will do after
a through reorganization.
VARIETY
SAM BERNARD RECEIVES OFFER
OF $4,000 FOR A S INGLE WEEK
The Second Instance of the German Comedian Having
the Biggest Vaudeville Salary Tendered Him.
Brighton Beach Music Hall the Place.
The Brighton Beach Music Hall has
extended an offer of $4,000 for Sam
Bernard to appear there the week of
July 31, all by his lonesome self. Mr.
Bernard is deliberating. The date of
the engagement may interfere with
his proposed tour in "He Came From
Milwaukee" next season. The Ger-
man comedian has concluded to take
up a Pacific Coast trip in hie last sea-
son's success, and may first open
around Aug. 1 at the Herald Square,
New York, for two or three weeks.
Though on the stage long enough to
be termed "The King of the Old
Timers," Mr. Bernard has never seen
California. *
The $4,000 salary offer places Sam
Bernard once again as the act in
vaudeville who can draw the largest
salary ever paid a "single turn." For
America it Is the highest price paid
any act, possibly excepting Harry
Lauder. No one knew Mr. Lauder's
U. S. salary, nor how much of the
amount Mr. Lauder received was
necessary to pay for his releases while
over here from English contracts.
The last time Mr. Bernard became
vaudeville's star green bet, was when
Percy G. Williams gave the comedian
$1,000 for a week's engagement at
the Orpheum, Brooklyn, some years
ago. This was then a fabulous
amount. Much free advertising was
secured by Messrs. Williams and Ber-
nard from it. If the consent of the
Shuberts to the Brighton Music Hall
engagement can be obtained by Mr.
Bernard, and other arrangements
made which will permit his appear-
ance the week called for, it is possi-
ble he will accept the offer for the
publicity and the credit that "$4,000 M
carries with it.
In a statement given out last week.
Mr. Williams mentioned Sam Ber-
nard's $1,000 salary in connection
with remarks anent "Old Timers." The
same interview quoted Mr. Williams
as saying that in the "Old Days," sel-
dom was a Hebrew found on a bill,
while in this latter day, seldom is a
program completed without Hebrews.
Mr. Williams cited as illustrative of
the "Old Time" shows, the program
then appearing for him at the Colo-
nial, all "Old Timers." with Will H.
Fox on it. Possibly Mr. Williams may
have overlooked or been unaware that
Mr. Fox has been just as good a
Hebrew all these years as he has been
a prominent artist, and as well, the
leader and originator in his line,
(comedy piano playing).
Among other Hebrew artists in the
olden times were Billy Lester ( Lester
and Allen). Rogers Brothers. Weber
and Fields. Weston Brothers. Wood
(Wood and Shepard), Sain Bernard,
Lottie Collins, and Dave Howard, of
Howard and Thompson, the first "dou-
ble Jew turn" ever on the variety
stage.
GEORGE ALEXANDER KNIGHTED.
(Special cable to Variety,)
London, June 21.
George Alexander, manager, pro-
ducer and actor, of the St. James
theatre, has been knighted. Alex-
ander is a London County Council-
lor and municipal reformer. He has
produced all of Pinero's successes.
The St. James is the society theatre
of London.
A FILM "TRYOUT."
Just about this time there should
reach New York, from abroad, one
Josefsson, an Iceland manager of a
troupe of Icelanders, who present the
famous "Glima," a sort of Jiu-Jitsu
method of self-defense.
The manager has left his troupe
behind, but is bringing with him a
long film, showing the entire act.
This will be run off for the benefit of
the New York vaudeville managers.
If they vote in the affirmative, Mr.
Josefsson will thereupon cable to his
boys to come over.
Charles Pou/chot will handle the
turn for this side, acting as repre-
sentative for Charles Bornhaupt, the
international agent at Brussels. Mr.
Bornhaupt discovered the act in
Copenhagen.
OLD LOUVRE OPENS.
San Francisco, June 21.
The Old Louvre Music Hall opened
June 17 to capacity business. It is a
pretty place, and a good show was
presented, with Earl Taylor's new trio
leading as applause winners. The
Leonardi Trio, operatic singers, ran a
close second.
♦THREE WEEKS** AS A SKETCH.
Corse Pay ton will gather up mem-
bers from his various stock companies,
presenting vaudeville with "Corse
Payton's Stock Company in 'Three
Weeks,' " boiled down to thirty min-
utes. The time will use up two full
scenes of the show, never played in
New York until Corse pulled it last
week "in stock" at the Grand Opera
House.
Corse's "thirty - actors - for - thirty -
cents" in the humid play drew In a
lot of money to the till, so much that
Corse says unless business takes a de-
cided drop, he will stick his lease of
the Grand out until Sept. 1, when it
expires for the summer run.
The "Three Weeks" sketch thing
was evolved by William L. Lykens, the
blond gentleman with the many col-
ored shirts.
ENGAGES VAUDEVILLE TURN.
During the week Max Hart placed
for a new production next season by
Lew Fields, Cross and Josephine, who
have been appearing in vaudeville.
BLOSSOM SEELEY.
■■THE FRISCO OIKI..'- who in ail e a laatitiK
miim-Mlon with "THE HEN I'KCKS" this
b»;i»..m. wh.-iv aht> rtrat Int rodur.-d to liroad-
way "THE TVHKEV TROT. rKXAS
TUMMY." ftc.
HlnsHom nptMis In vaudeville wt the Nvw
lirlghtun thvatru next week.
COLORED SHOW STOPPED.
But one performance of the Hodges
and Lauchmere colored troupe, num-
bering twenty four people, was given
at Coney Island. The show was or-
ganized for the purpose of entertain-
ing under canvas. Planting itself
at Coney Island, the authorities noti-
fied the management after the first
performance that a vaudeville license
would be necessary to continue at the
beach.
James J. Armstrong, who had ar-
ranged for the Coney Island run,
could not see the wisdom of deliver-
ing $500 for a license, as required, so
called the venture off. The company
had rehearsed for a week. It may
take the canvas and go out on the
road.
NEW ORPHEUM IN LOS ANGELES.
Los Angeles, June 21.
The new Orpheum theatre in this
city opens Monday. Last week the
seats for the first night were sold at
auction, with the proceeds above the
usual box office prices turned over to
the Associated Charities.
Next week's program is "A Little
Stranger," Isabel D'Armond, Wynn
and Jennings, Macart and Bradford,
"Musikgirls," Bowers, Walters and
Crooker. Henry Clive.
July 9, the old (and present) Or-
pheum, will be occupied by the Arm-
strong Musical Comedy Company. It
will be renamed the Lyceum.
The Orpheum Circuit has heretofore
had its theatre in this city under lease.
The new Orpheum is the circuit's own
property. Clarence Drown will man-
age it, with about the same house staff
as at present, Mr. Drown having been
the manager of the Los Angeles Or-
pheum for some time.
Chicago, June 21.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bray left Chi-
cago last Wednesday for a three
weeks' trip around California.
While on the Coast Mr. Bray will
attend the opening of the new Or-
pheum, Los Angeles, (June 26), and
will then journey to San Francisco.
Portland, Seattle, returning to Chi-
cago over the Northern Pacific, visit-
ing Yellowstone Park on his way east.
COAXING LEWIS AND RYAN.
Tuesday M. 8. Bentham was coaxing
Sam J. Ryan and Tom Lewis to re-
unite. So Bentham said.
Tuesday W. L. Lykens was await-
ing in his office Tom Lewis, who was
to appear in vaudeville in a sketch.
So Lykens said.
Each has an office in the Putnam
Building, with one ceiling separating
them. Neither seemed to know what
the other was thinking about, but
both were positive of that of what he
said.
So much can happen in one building,
when agents who love each other as
Messrs. Lykens and Bentham do, are
trying to help one another along in
their business.
THE SPOONERS COME BACK.
The Spooners (Edna May and Moth-
er) are coming back to vaudeville.
M. S. Bentham thinks he has the stock
people booked for Morrison's, Rocka-
way Beach, July 3. Patsy Morrison
has actually "pencilled them in" for
his seaside house.
Patsy is still working on his open-
ing program. He started last Janu-
ary. Up to Wednesday at 2.45 p. m.
Mr. Morrison had almost made up his
mind about the first turn to go on
the bill. It would be an easy matter
for Patsy to bill his show, if, for some
reason, acts didn't ask more than
Patsy wants to pay.
Mr. Morrison claims his house of-
fers a better view of the ocean than
any theatre in the world, and that he
has arranged to have the running
water in the pond changed hourly this
season. That's some inducement,
thinks Patsy, as he sits in Phil Nash's
office day by day, looking over the
same lists and sheets he looked over
yesterday. Vaudeville is a great study
for Patsy Morrison.
Next summer there will be a new
theatre down at the beach, and it will
be called Morrison's, says Patsy. The
present house is complaining about
having worked overtime now for sev-
eral years. Patsy talks gently to it.
and even ordered the windows washed
one day so the wall paper could look
out and see the changes that have
occurred; but that didn't satisfy the
wall paper, which said it felt thirsty
and might at least be washed over,
just once, if only to fool the audience.
PA NT AGES DUES O. K.
On behalf of the Vaudeville Man-
agers' Protective Association this
week, a Varietv representative was in-
formed that the printed wire in
Variety last week fron. Senr.e, which
doubted whether Alex mder I antagp*
had bound himself as a mem her of the
association, was in er* .»r. fo the rea-
son that Mr Pantagrs w r good
standing, with all dues •'■ aid up.
PROTEAN "Pi \y K."
'A tabloid version Pinafore,'*
with Kitty Mitchell investing the piece
with a protean side : ■■;:-. i.e is now in
rehearsal. Miss M.icheli will carry
a company of eight*- -i; . Mostly chorus
girls who will sing tW> i Ionises of the
Gilbert & Sullivan ' " pera.
The principal rol^ ^'l le taken by
Miss Mitchell.
VARIETY
KEITH-PROCTOR DISSOLUTION
WILL OCC UR WITH IN A MONTH
Partners Agreed on Dissolving, With Only Question
of Fifth Avenue Lease Remaining. Union Square
Again First Class, If Courts Decide for Proctor.
Portland, Me., June 21
The hearing In the matter of the
Keith ft Proctor corporation cornea
up again tomorrow. The only thing
for the court to pass upon is to whom
the lease of the Fifth Avenue belongs
for the next five years.
B. F. Keith owns the property. F.
F. Proctor claims that he is entitled
to a renewal for that length of time.
When Keith and Proctor became part-
ners, the Fifth Avenue was held un-
der lease by the latter, and turned
into the corporation. After the Junc-
ture, Keith bought the theatre prop-
erty outright. If Proctor should win,
the house will revert to Keith at the
expiration of the five years' period.
It is understood in New York that
Messrs. Keith and Proctor have agreed
upon all points, excepting the Fifth
Avenue lease. The theatres pooled
by the respective managers will be
withdrawn from the corporation in
the course of the next month, per-
haps within two weeks. It is said that
if the Fifth Avenue continues vaude-
ville under the Proctor banner, Mr.
Keith will once more make a first
class vaudeville stand of the Union
Square theatre, one of the houses re-
turning to him in the dissolution. The
Union Square has been playing "small
time" vaudeville.
i The other Keith houses in the cor-
porate pool are the Harlem Opera
House and Jersey City theatre.
Mr. Proctor takes back the 23rd
Street, 58th Street and 126th Street
theatres. It is possible that if the
Union Square starts playing the first
grade of variety shows, Mr. Proctor
will change the policy of the 23rd
Street from the "small" to the "big
time." The 23rd Street house as "first
class" opposition would affect the busi-
ness at the Fifth Avenue, as well as at
the Union Square.
The dissolution will cause no break
in the booking relations of Mr. Proc-
tor. He is under contract to book
through the United Booking Offices.
O'ROURKE FOR VAUDE.
The middle of July will witness the
advent of Eugene O'Rourke in the
ranks of vaudeville. At present it is
scheduled that he make his debut at
one of the Beach houses probably on
July 3. "Why Pay Rent?" and "Par-
lor A" arc under consideration as ve-
hicles for the trip into the two-a-
day.
FIGHT SPLITS ACT.
A fight which occurred last Fri-
day night between Vincent and Dur-
«'id, a team of gymnasts, landed one
In jail and the other in the hospital
and incidentally was the cause of the
cancellation of contracts for a tour
°f the Sullivan-Considine Circuit,
which the team held.
The details leading up to the fray
are meagre, but the facts that the
bame did occur are quite apparent.
Durand is walking about with his head
swathed in bandages, while Vincent
is about under bail on a charge of
felonious assault.
MAJESTIC'S SECOND HOLD OVER.
Chicago, June 21.
Will Rogers is at the Majestic again
this week, having been held over. This
is the second time in the history of the
house the management has held over
an act for the second week. The other
case was Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGreevy,
booked at the house for one week last
season and re-engaged after the first
performance.
When Lew Field's "Never Home"
show opens, Mr. Rogers may be a
member of the cast. Negotiations are
under way to have the cowboy lead a
number, as well as do his specialty.
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VALESKA SURATT.
A late photograph of the atnr of "The Red Roif," at the Globe theatre-. Now Y
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COMEDIAN MARRIES QUIETLY.
Sam Mann, the character comedian,
surprised all of his friends by appear-
ing on Broadway last Tuesday after-
noon after a hasty trip to the Jersey
shore and announcing that he was
married. The bride was Lillian Bern-
stein.
Mann's sister was wed several
weeks ago. The comedian and Miss
Bernstein were present.
BOOKS FOREIGN ACTS.
It was reported this week that
since returning from the other side.
Hugo Morris has placed a considera-
ble number of foreign tur <f for next
season with United Booking Offices
managers.
GARY STILL ASKING.
Gaby Deslys has again been ap-
proached for American engagements,
and once more has startled the mana-
gers with the size of the salary she
desires. The singer wants $"»<)0 a per-
formance, with not more than one
show a day to play. Between a date
in Berlin of two months and an en-
gagement in Vienna of one month.
Gaby has little vacant time. It is'nt
likely the open space will be tilled in
America, unless the artiste cuts the
price a trifle.
SAD CUBAN EXPERIENCE.
The second half of the O. Molaaso
pantomime company arrived in town,
Wednesday, from Havana. They could
not all come last week for two rea-
sons. One was because the boat was
too crowded, and the second was the
lack of funds. This absence of cash
was in no sense the fault of the busi-
ness or the desire of Mr. Mo lasso to
bring his people back. He simply was
cheated out of considerable money due
him, and return tickets under the
terms of his contract. When seen Mr.
Molasso said:
"I hope you will give publicity to
my experience in Cuba and that it
will serve as a lesson to all who con-
template making a trip there. I went
down under a four weeks' contract
at a stipulated guarantee and fares
both ways. The first week's receipts
were about $12,000, and the second
$11,000. We played there six weeks
all told.
"After the four weeks I took over
the theatre myself for an additional
fortnight. We then went on the road,
but my expenses were too heavy. The
best receipts possible outside of the
city of Havana is $500 a day, if one
plays only three days in a town. I
found also that the city officials hold
you up for stacks of free tickets.
"My contract was with a Mr. Al-
fred Misa, and stamped by both the
Cuban and American consuls. Misa
claimed to have the backing of a
George B. Butler, a New York mer-
chant of reputed wealth. The money
I made in Havana was forwarded to
New York by me and when I returned
to Havana and sought my return
transportation for the company, could
get no satisfaction. So I immedi-
ately wired here and received enough
to bring half the company back with
me, which was about all the boat could
accommodate anyway. Then on my
arrival I deposited the money with the
steamship company with instructions
to furnish accommodations for the re-
mainder of them.
"The Cuban impresarios are too
much for me. I was robbed right
and left. On my arrival there I found
three opera companies stranded and
personally bought tickets for half a
dozen of my countrymen who were
without funds, having been abandoned
by their managers. But I am going
back again, next time reinforced by
my first experience in dealing with
them.
SKETCH WITH :W.
Roland West and Joe Schenck are
planning to produce a new sketch next
season with thirty-five people West
may or may not be In the offering.
YOUXG PROCTOR MARRIED.
It leaked out Tuesday that F. F.
Proctor, Jr., was married June 12 at
Stamford, Conn., to Georgia Antoinette
Lyon, a divorcee, the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Shulty.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. H. A. Johnston, pastor of the
Stamford Presbyterian Church. The
groom gave his age as :U. and the
bride's. 23. The new Mrs Proctor Is
a native of Kentucky, but has resided
in New York for many years.
IRENE DECIDES TO STICK.
Irene Franklin has decided upon
\uude\Ule for ne\r season Onerr'n^
in S'Pte'w'vr " Kedheid ' \\'']\ ;da..
eleven week> ;n \»"\\ Y<»r\
An all-easferri ivi'f wi'l 'v f r:» '■ >'V !
I»> Miss Frank!:" and l'ar ('rev-':.
VARIETY
HIMjIE REEVES' OWN ACT.
"The Original Drunk" will reap-
pear in vaudeville, as the one-thous-
and-dollar star of his own company,
placed on the circuits by Pat Caaey.
"The Original Drunk," or Billie
Reeves (as he is named), sails shortly
to visit his home country (England),
after an absence of five and one-half
years over here. During the period he
has made himself famous from Coast
to Coast. While abroad, Mr. Reeves
may arrange with Fred Karno to lease
a Karno act on royalty, bringing it and
a company over here to make his re-
appearance about August 17.
If not succeeding in reaching terms
with Karno, Mr. Reeves will frame up
his own turn to fit in the $1,000 sal-
ary program niche Mr. Casey has se-
cured for the stage inebriate.
A Karno sketch, "Night in an Eng-
lish Mnslc Hall," was the introduc-
tory vehicle over five years ago of
Billie to New York and America.
The Karno Comedy Company now
over here, and at present paying their
first visit to the West over the Sul-
livan-Consldlne Circuit, was rebooked
this week for a return trip of the Cir-
cuit, which will carry them forty
weeks beyond the expiration, Jan. 7,
next, of the present tour, to end at
Kansas City on that date.
The Karno Company is managed by
Alf. Reeves, brother of Billie. A rep-
ertoire of English comedy sketches is
always in readiness to be presented by
Alf.'s company.
BOTH AFTER PRINCESS.
Chicago, June 21.
While it is persistently rumored that
the Princess, St. Louis, will be a Sulli-
van-Considlne stand next season, it is
understood that Alexander Pantages
has quietly arranged to have the house
on his circuit. As yet nothing definite
has been done in the matter, but it
is expected that negotiations now
pending will be closed in a few days
and one or the other of the coast cir-
cuits will have the house.
NEW HOUSE TO OPEN.
Bridgeport, Ct., June 21.
The Lyric will open Monday. The
first show, placed by Arthur Horwitz,
will have "Mile. Yvette," a singing
turn, with fifteen people, as the head-
liner. Horwitz has a percentage ar-
rangement with the house manage-
ment.
BILLY GOULD NOT CANCELED.
William Gould returned to New
York this week. During the past two
weeks, with Mr. Gould out of town,
reports have been industriously cir-
culated that he was canceled on the
Orpheum Circuit. It is reported that
some talker at the general meeting of
the White Rats last week, stated that
through his (talker's) own personal
pressure, brought to bear upon the
Orpheum Circuit people, Mr. Gould
was canceled.
At the Orpheum Circuit headquar-
ters this week it was stated that Mr.
Gould had not been canceled, but that
he closed his tour at Oakland, June
10. His bookings were to carry him
only two weeks further, and his regu-
lar closing date would have been June
24, at Los Angeles. No one had ap-
proached the Orpheum people in any
way regarding Mr. Gould, a Variety
representative was informed.
Through Mr. Gould and Hattie Lo-
raine separating after the Oakland en-
gagement, Billy did not think it worth
while to engage another young wo-
man, with the work incident to that,
for the purpose of playing but the two
next weeks. He could not have work-
ed east over the Orpheum, as none of
the Orpheum houses between Los An-
geles and Chicago are open over the
summer.
When Mr. Gould left New York with
Miss Loraine to make the half-way
trip of the circuit, he hardly thought
It was likely that Miss Loraine would
remain with the act as long as she
did. Had it not been for the persua-
sion of M. S. Bentham, Mr. Gould
wouldn't have started, Miss Lorraine
demanding $100 weekly for her ser-
vices In the act the day before leav-
ing for the west. She had previously
agreed to accept $76.
As reported in Variety at the time
Mr. Gould found Miss Loraine would
no longer be connected with the turn,
he expected to go to Honolulu for the
summer. Offers for engagements from
New York and other matters in this
vicinity, caused him to return to the
metropolis.
MORE AIRDROMES.
From the indication of the number
of plans that are being filed with the
Bureau of Buildings, the Bronx sec-
tion Is to be flooded with "air drums''
this summer. Last week an additional
two sets registered.
One calls for the building of an
cpen air theatre at the southwest
corner of Willis avenue and 145th >
street. The lessee is the Willis
Amusement Co., of which John W.
Russell Is president.
Another is to occupy a space 125x
100 on the east side of Lincoln avenue
just south of 138th street. The esti-
mated cost is $2,500. Dominick
O'Reilly is given as the owner.
Many airdromes are also building
Just outside of New York,
AGENT SUES FOR SALARY.
A suit for delayed salary has been
started by Maurice H. Rose against
Sherek & Braff. Mr. Rose is now
engaged with the New York branch
of the H. B. Marinelli agency. B.
Sherek and A. Braff were a firm of
London agents. They very recently
dissolved, each opening a separate
agency on the other side.
Mr. Rose is after the money due
him while acting as the New York
representative of the English concern.
Th salary account ran for about three
months, with the amount accumulat-
ing, until the gross sum of $670 was
owing to "Rosey." When informed
by his landlord that while Sherek &
Braff might be as sound as the U. S.
Treasury, still the jingle of some of
their coin would sound better than
their reputation, Mr. Rose concluded
it was about time to make a shift.
The case has been placed with
Coudert Brothers, of New York, who
will sue the individual members of
the firm through their European con-
nections.
THE JOE HART PRODUCTIONS.
Jos. Hart, for vaudeville next sea-
son, will present a one-act version of
"Mama's Papa." He has rewritten a
single woman version of his old Hallen
and Hart song success "That Was How
He Told It to His Friends," for Car-
rie DeMar; a big spectacular act called
"The $10,000 Flight," with a practical
flying machine and twenty people;
probably Digby Bell in "The Days of
Dexter," "The Keno Club" by Frank
Craven, and "Camping Out," a musical
comedietta. "Camping Out," is the
title of Smith and Campbell's last sea-
son's act.
Mr. Hart will also produce
"Everywife" for vaudeville, hav-
ing secured the rights from George
Hobart. The piece was a fea-
ture of the last Lamb's Gambol.
He will also present "April Show-
ers," a sketch with Ray Royce; and
"The Master Thief," another sketch.
"The Great Suggestion," as played in
the Friars Frolic tour, will likely be
reproduced by Mr. Hart for vaudeville.
Others of his vaudeville productions
for the past season, will be continued.
NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS.
Nominees for the twelve vacancies
to be filled in the Board of Directors
of the White Rats Actor's Union are:
COMEDY CLUB HAS HOME.
The Vaudeville Comedy Club will be
in new quarters within a stone's throw
of Times Square, either July 1 or Au-
gust 1. The location is withheld, ow-
ing to minor details.
The annual benefit of the Club next
year will be held at the Grand Opera
House, donated by Cohan & Harris.
"UNION ACTOR" PAPER.
Chicago, June 21.
There will be a new theatrical
paper shortly started here, called
"The Union Actor," probably edited by
John Nemo and a Mr. Budziline, form-
erly officers in the local Actor's Union.
They became dissatisfied with the ar-
rangements under which The Actor's
Union merged with the White Rats.
A "dummy" of the new paper has
been prepared. It seems to indicate
that "The Union Actor" will be op-
posed to the present policy of the
White Rats Actor's Union."
ENGLISH HAIWAIIAN DANCER.
Harry Leonhardt is booking The
Haiwalian Trio through Tom Terris
for England.
Mrs. Tom Terris will Join the act
in England playing the dancing part.
LA TITCOMB.
La Titcomb is appearing this week
at the New Brighton theatre, on the
same bill with her husband, Nat M.
Wills. The couple have been booked
for thirty weeks next season over the
Orpheum Circuit, at the highest sal-
ary ever paid two acts appearing on
the same bills.
La Titcomb is a statuesque beauty.
Her appearance on a beautiful white
charger causes a stir of admiration.
After touring the Orpheum Circuit,
La Titcomb will sail for Europe where
her pretentious sight offering has al-
ways been received with acclaim. After
a year or more on the other side, she
will return to America with a new
and even more elaborate specialty.
Arthur Deauvals
Joe Dimes
William P. Burt
J. H. W. Bryne
Louis Chevalfer
Edward Clark
Will P. Con ley
Joe Edmonds
William Flemen
Baptlste Goldkett
Ed. Oroh
Lon HaHcall
Geo. A. Henderson
Cbauncey D. Herbert
Frank Herbert
Chas. H. Holland
Fred Hylands
Mike J. Kelly
William Keough
Oeo. Kingsbury
Chas. B. Lawlor
Walter Le Roy
J. Aldrlch Llbbey
Herbert Lloyd
James Marco
W. C. Mathews
Robert Nome
Charles Potta
Sidney Reynolds
Fred J. Sa Hera .
Geo. M. Spence
Rube Welch
E. B. White
Charles G. Wllkens
Tony Williams
V. P. Wormwood
Several of the nominees are the
retiring directors.
The election is by ballot, polls close
July 14.
The annual election for members of
the White Rats Board of Directors
recalled the story of this time last
year, when "Big Scream" Welch was
placed in nomination. As the ballot
was made up, Mr. Welch's name ap-
peared as he is popularly known in the
show business, "Scream Welch."
Someone at White Rats headquar-
ters looking over the list, said
"Scream? Scream? Say, old chap, is
that the man's name, Scream Welch?"
The inquirer was informed that Mr.
Welch was so well known as "Scream"
that he could not be identified other-
wise.
"But 1 say, dear boy, we can't al-
low that, don't you know. His proper
name must be put down. We must
make it dignified."
The ballot list formally carried the
name of Thomas A. Welch. But no
one recognized "Thomas A.", and
Scream was not elected to the Board.
A few evenings afterwards, around
a restaurant table, Mr. Welch told of
the circumstances surrounding his
non-election. One of the party re-
marked "But your name is not
'Scream,' and it couldn't go in."
"Well," replied Mr. Welch, "Just
let me tell you that I am as much of
a 'Scream' as Major Doyle is a 'Ma-
jor'."
"SITMURUN" TOO EXPENSIVE.
It is very unlikely that "Sumurun,"
the elaborate pantomime successfully
produced abroad last season, will be
shown in American vaudeville. There
is a chance, however, that it may be-
come part of a Broadway show.
The American rights were secured
by E. F. Albee through Baruch & Co.,
the German firm of stage outfitters.
Baruch & Co. stood ready to make the
production, but Mr. Albee, upon hav-
ing the proposition figured out, dis-
covered that the weekly running ex
pense would reach $7,000.
Baruch & Co. are interested lit ilio
"Production Department" the luited
Booking Offices has contemplated for
some time. It has not rerw'ued bo\ond
the point, however, that a manuscript
lis acceptable if d« -iirnble. Phil Nash
is reading manusiTipts dally, with
little result.
A pre*.-* iiii^ntrd report sent out
early in the seek that a "head" had
been appointed to the "United's Pro-
duction Department" could not be
confirmed at the I'nited offices. No
one there Knew anything about the
yarn.
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No. 3
We are neither rising nor descend-
ing to defend our staff men or con-
tributors, but we do wish to remark
on the despicable methods of those,
who, finding they are unable to an-
swer the clean arguments and reason-
ing presented in Variety's columns on
the current vaudeville situation, at-
tempt to hide behind the screen of
insinuation or worse.
Messrs. Leo Carrillo and William
Gould, are on the regular staff of
Variety; J. C. Nugent is a contributor.
All are artists, each capable of tak-
ing care of himself through pen or
brush. We have nothing to say for
either of them; they have spoken for
themselves.
But we can't sit idly by and wit-
ness the attempt to twist opinion by
insinuation, such as the two cartoons
drawn by Mr. Carrillo, for Variety,
some time ago, and reproduced in an-
other sheet last week. We don't think
much of this carrion sort of proced-
ure. It isn't clean and it isn't nice.
We have failed to notice that same
sheet reproducing any of Varietv's ar-
ticles of four years ago on "Why Ar-
tists Should Organize." They have
undoubtedly been carefully gone over
in an attempt to parallel some of our
utterances of the past months. We
defy anyone (though at that time we
announced our policy for the artists
and have since declared for full inde-
pendence) to bring forth one conflict
in VARfKTt'8 opinion during the days
when it advocated so strongly an or-
ganization for the whole artist that the
White Rats became reinvigorated since
growing to its present strength, and
our attitude in these days on the sub-
ject of the organization of the vaude-
ville actor. It is needless to say to
the intelligent that we have opposed
tl e policy and the method employed,
not the organization.
anybody thinks. We are doing what
we think is right, and that's enough
for us. If it is not enough for any-
one else, they may do what they think
is right, as far as we are concerned.
We are talking to the person who
maliciously attempted to distort opin-
ion regarding Mr. Carrillo through
the reproduction of cartoons drawn
for Variety, when Variety; was up-
holding and attempting to perpetuate
opposition for the vaudeville actor, or
printing a series of articles on organ-
ization.
man with a paper" has had outsiders
fight his battles for him, and under
cover of these outsiders resort to the
dirty journalistic tricks that he only
could conceive, to save himself. When
the editor of a paper must fall back
for support upon such tactics as these,
he accedes to the logic against him,
and takes this means to divert atten-
tion from It.
In those days Mr. Carrillo took
chances upon his future in the Bhow
business through cartoons drawn by
him, and by those very cartoons did
more to aid the White Rats of America
in gaining the eminence it may now
occupy than all the writings or efforts
of any man or men. By his cartoons
during the early days of the Klaw &
Erlanger and William Morris opposi-
tion, Mr. Carrillo was the main fac-
tor in Instilling confidence into the
artists to stand by the opposition — he
played in Klaw & Erlanger's "Ad-
vanced Vaudeville" himself.
In all differences there are two
sides. When both are fairly and
properly presented, that is the time for
a decision. No doubt others besides
ourselves have heard the constant re-
frain about "arbitration," and that is
what the artist wants. We inquire:
where is the arbitrary board to de-
cide upon the differences between the
artists now. They want arbitration
from the managers. Why not give
them arbitration for themselves?
Does any man in this world believe
he can muzzle all of the others?
Where is the man who can control
and direct all of his fellow-men,
whether singly or in organization?
The dictionary defines an agitator as
one who stirs up. The dictionary
L
THE GOLDEN CIRCLE
Will be the heading for a series of articles commencing in Variety
next week.
By C. J. NUGENT
on
VAUDEVILLE CONDITIONS.
The articles will appear weekly, three, four or more.
Variety has accepted these articles from Mr. Nugent in the belief
that they will tend toward an adjustment of vaudeville conditions in
America. Variety concedes that to be the greatest object that may be
pursued at the present time, and will refrain from any comment not
b efltting a clean spirit of American Journalism until the last article by
Mr. Nugent shall have been published.
As Variety believes Mr. Nugent's articles will tend toward an ad-
justment of present vaudeville conditions, any theatrical trade papers
desiring these articles for publication, may secure them from Variety
upon application, with a pledge that they be published verbatim,
weekly, concurrent with Variety, and without comment.
Now that Mr. Carrillo agrees with
the level-headed artists who have
worked the past season or can work
next season in vaudeville, that the
present policy and method of the
White Rats are not for the good of
vaudeville, the answer to his pictured
argument must be, perforce, insinua-
tion, the only reply we have noted
in some weeks to the able reasoning
in Variety* by Messrs. Nugent and
Gould. And by the way, we can not
forego adding that we have failed to
notice any reply at any time to able
argument or reasoning. It's all blare,
blare, blare, with the blare only.
It's about time this contemptible
manner of answering sane arguments
should stop. The low stoop to reply
to Mr. Gould last week found its own
sewerage, in the loathing disgust it
raised among the very people who
were thought would relish it. In
America men don't fight as though
cesspool mongers. Men over here
fight fair. When they have nothing
further to say, they stop, and if whip-
ped, their silence admits it.
might classify agitators. For the agi-
tator of the actors, it would say that
he is one who speaks better his
thoughts than most of his associates
could, and thinks beyond the majority
of them who can not or will not think
for themselves. But the agitator of
the actors can not think as far ahead
or as deeply or as thoroughly as some
of his associates, although he may still
remain a better speaker than all but
one. And if that single one wishes
to speak back, for the benefit of those
befuddled, why is there any wish to
prevent him, if the agitator has right
upon his side? If he is right, there
is nothing for him to fear, for right
always prevails. Sometimes it takes
a long time, but right is might, and
though it ruined the universe in the
unraveling, it would come through at
the last. Better that it should come
through at the first. Let the actor
decide the right. Practice what is
preached. Let everything be run wide
open. The trimmers are the more
often trimmed; most gamblers die
broke; most crooks land in jail. Those
on the level are unafraid.
lleve, Samuel Adams of Boston, who
saw far enough ahead to suggest that
a tribunal be established that should
be everlasting, and decide the grave
questions that might reach it. That
tribunal is the Supreme Court of the
United States, greater than the Presi-
dent; greater than Congress, as great
as the people of the United States,
for it is their supreme board of arbi-
tration. It gives all a hearing; it is
the safeguard of this country. And
the Bench of the United States Su-
preme Court decides by a majority
vote.
We have seen neither Messrs. Nu-
gent, Gould or Carrillo, before writ-
ing or regarding this editorial. It
was not necessary to see them. It is
fair to attack Variety* to attack its
editorial policy or its editor; anyone
may go as far as he likes in doing
either, as that may be a part of the
game; we may be impugned for our
motives, which may be ascribed to
anything that might best fit the notion
of the panner; we don't care for that
if it is legitimately done, but don't
attempt to deride, ridicule or misinter-
pret (to mislead others) the honest
views of honest men and artists.
Emma Franda opens in the Folies
Bergere Cabaret show next week.
The Tom Jack Trio left this week
for Europe, their home.
Harry Askin, from Chicago, has
been in New York this week, engag-
ing people for his next season's shows.
The Four Fords, after completing
their Orpheum time in April, 1912,
will sail for Australia.
Minnie St. Claire is "breaking in"
a new act written for her by Tom
Gray.
At the Theatre du Chalet, Paris,
handsome souvenir programs in col-
ors are sold for forty cents apiece.
Captain Stanley Lewis, through the
death of his grandmother, has inherit-
ed an estate valued at f 10,000.
The American is scheduled to have
a -small time" "Old Timer's Week"
beginning Monday.
Carrie De Mar opens in a new act
at Atlantic City, Aug. 21, for a stay of
two weeks.
Coctin and A mate's new pantomime
has been named "A Fatal Kiss." Max
Hart is booking.
Charles O'Domiell, of Lane and
O'Donnell, was recently married to Ida
Lune in Bridgeport.
Clark Martiuetti, of Martitietti ami
Sylvester, is aiinouuced to wed Sophia
Malum, non-professional. Auk. 17.
Nor are we saying this in any kind
of extenuation, for we care not what
We are now witnessing the first in-
stance in newspaper history where "a
When the Constitution of the United
States was drawn up, it was, we be-
(liristie Mac Donald and Henry Gil-
lespie (of Pittsburg) wero married
June lrt. leaving next day for Europe.
8
VARIETY
TOLIES CUTTING DOWN.
$1,21111 was chopped from the salary
list ot ihe Folies Bergere Saturday
night, when a retrenchment order
went forth from the oflice of the man-
agement. A plan of economy has
has been decided upon for the combi-
nation eating-playhouse directed by
Henry H. Harris and Jesse L. Lasky.
It is said the theatre has not made
money since opening, excepting In the
restaurant division. The cost of the
operating the two productions has
been too much for the small capacity.
While the Folies has enjoyed big busi-
ness, it has meant no more than the
reduction of the losses.
The expense clipping started with
the cast and ended with the staff.
Marthe Lenclud, the French beauty,
was not retained at the expiration of
her eight-weeks' contract last Satur-
day night. This meant a saving of
$500 weekly. Mile. Britta, ballerina,
concludes her engagement this Satur-
day, with another $300, outgoing
weekly, stopped. When Ethel Levey
leaves July 8, $750 mdfce will be
moved each week over to the profit
side, less the weekly pay for Grace La
Rue, who is to replace Miss Levey in
the titular role of "Gaby."
Other principals to remain have
either entered into a compromise prop-
osition on their contracts, or agreed
upon a summer salary rate.
Next week William Rock will in-
augurate a series of pantomimes in
the Cabaret show to build up this sec-
tion. They will be- on the style of
those offered at the Theatre Antolne,
Paris, of the gruesome sort.
R. H. Burnside, formerly stage di-
rector of the Hippodrome, New York,
who temporarily allied himself with
the Folies, to superintend the stage
during tlie revues, by improving them
at a lesser cost, is reported to have cut
down the expense of running the two
productions $1,800 within his first two
weeks. there. He will now retire, and
Ned Wayburn steps in his place. Mr.
Wayburn is rehearsing a big girl act
which is to be presented at the Folies
in July for a summer run. Mr. Way-
burn will also stage the new revue,
to go on at the house about next Oc-
tober. •
Walter J. Kingsley, chief of the pub-
licity department, will vacate. That
department will be taken in charge by
the regular Henry B. Harris bureau,
presided over by Lee Kugel. Mr.
Kingsley will most likely act as avaunt
courier for "The Red Widow," Cohan
& Harris' starring piece for Raymond
Hitchcock next season.
Although there are no definite plans
laid for next season, when the new
revue is given during October, the
present pieces may be offered for a
short road tour.
Messrs. Harris and Lasky intend at
present to cut down the chorus next
season to a great extent. There will
be no more tights at the Folies Ber-
gere. "Gowns" and Show Girls will
rule next season. Girls of the caste
and calibre of Hattie Forsythe, Jeanne
Horton and May Moloney are to rule
the roost.
'I ho Cabaret show rhis week at the
Folies has had to set along without
Hmina Cams. Upon completing her
engagement at Hamnier>tein's last
week, Miss Cams expected to follow
DEALS WITH BARUCH A CO.
Mark Leuscher, of Werba & Leu-
scher, who is now galivantin' on for-
eign soil, is due to reach Berlin about
July 1, where he will have an im-
portant conference with the Baruch
& Co., regarding the scenic and cos-
tume equipment of the forthcoming
fall productions of the Werba & Leu-
scher firm.
While in Berlin, Leuscher will very
likely decide upon the new vehicle for
Alice Lloyd. It is almost a certainty
that the Baruch firm will have
the job of equipping it with scenery
and costumes.
Leuscher may make a proposition to
the Baruch firm to take an interest in
some of the new shows and it may be
by the time that Mark plants his feet
on Broadway again that the Baruchs
will be interested financially in the
Alice Lloyd show.
Harry Frazee will arrive at Ber-
lin July 3, for a conference with the
Baruchs, and arrange for the costumes
and scenery for the new Jefferson de
Angeles show, which Frazee & Lederer
will produce next fall.
THE GREAT SPOT.
The only real writing and drawing dog In
the world.
The World's greatest mind reading dog.
The Great Spot answers anything requested
of him by the audience while blindfolded.
Direction. LOUIS PRUCHNIAK.
with a week at the Folies. William
Hammerstein offered much objection
to the agreement, as he has to other
"United acts" playing at the house.
It resulted in Miss Carus withdraw-
ing.
One of the dailies printed a "black-
list" story early in the week, connect-
ing the United Booking Offices and
the Folies. While the matter of book-
ings has not reached that stage yet,
it is possible that Mr. Hammerstein
y may call upon the United to prescribe
an opposition sheet, if too many turns
flop over to the Folies management.
The United must heed the Hammer-
stein protests and requests, to pro-
tect him in his "franchise," which
lovers the Times Square section of
the city.
Meanwhile the Folies will he minus
acts now and then, mostly by the
moral persuasion route.
BALLETS DRAWING.
The Qertrude Hoffmann production
of ballets at the Winter Garden has
been drawing large business since
opening June 14. It is said the first
week's receipts reached around $30,-
000.
The production, under the manage-
ment of Comstock & Gest, is playing
the house on percentage. The show's
weekly expenses are said to be about
$9,000, without Miss Hoffmann includ-
ed on the salary list (she, with her
husband, Max, sharing in the firm's
profits). The initial cost to produce
is set at $50,000 or over.
If business warrants, the ballet will
be presented at the Winter Garden
until Sept. 1. On that date, in any
event, it will take to the road, playing
the larger Shubert houses outside New
York.
Morris Gest rises to remark that
Varieti's review last week on the per-
formance, mentioning the ballet "She-
herazade" as taken from a foreign
vaudeville act called "A Night in the
Harem" was all right, excepting in its
important point: viz.: That "The
Night in the Harem" was taken from
"Sheherazade," first produced abroad,
says Mr. Gest, twelve years ago in Rus-
sia. In 1907, "Sheherazade" was pre-
sented as a ballet in Paris, also, says
Mr. Gest.
NEW HOUSE WITHOUT POLICY.
San Francisco, June 21.
One of the new ventures of a couple
of Los Angeles citizens is the Adol-
phus theatre on South Main street.
This is to be a Class A theatre, with a
seating capacity of 1,600.
The policy has not been decided. Mr.
Biggs, the manager, says he will be in
a position to state the policy by the
end of this month.
"GARDEN GIRL" FOR THIS SIDE.
In all likelihood, 'The Girl in the
Garden," a comic operetta, lyrics by
Alex. Johnson and music by Harold
Orlob, will be given a Broadway pre-
sentation next fall. Long before tne
piece reaches New York, the operetta
will have been thoroughly tried out at
the Metropole theatre, Berlin.
Madge Lessing, now in America,
will probably be engaged for the Ber-
lin production.
HHADY'S EUROPEAN VACATION.
William A. Brady will spend five
weeks in Europe this summer, where
he expects to combine business with
pleasure. Although Brady Intended
to lay aside official duties for a time,
he promised to read the manuscript
of a new play on the way over the
briny.
During his stay in London Mr.
Brady will arrange for the English
production of "Over Night" and "The
Lottery Man." He will also consult
with Justin Huntley in reference to a
new play that author has written for
Robert Mantell.
FOUR "MUTT AND JEFF" SHOWS.
Four shows are being prepared by
Gus Hill to play Bud Fisher's "Mutt
and Jeff" cartoons in the form of
musical comedy.
The shows will be known as "A,"
"B," "C," and "D." "The "A" or
"big show," will open Aug. 25 at
Atlantic City. There is a prospect,
if the opening looms up strongly, a
place may be found for the produc-
tion in a New York theatre. The "B'
company starts Sept. 5 in Chicago,
and will take the Stair & Havlin
route. "C" is the Pacific Coast organ-
ization, opening Sept. 18 at Richmond,
Va., then going westward, via, south.
The "Mutt and Jeff" troupe for New-
England will be called "D," and starts
Oct. 2 at Boston. Each company will
carry forty-two people.
Among the people Mr. Hill has so
far engaged for the quartet of shows,
are Norma Bell, Harry Hoyt, "Shorty"
DeWitt, Eva Shirley, Harry Ball,
David B. Gaily, "Shorty" Healy, Au-
gusta Lang, Lillian Adams, Tom Hall,
Geo. Beach, CI. fiord P. Saun, Mildred
Morton, Hazel Richmond, Vera E'iack,
American Trio, Harry Yost, Elsie
Boehm, Howard Webster, E. Melville
Brown.
One of Mr. Hill's two former bur-
lesque shows wil go out under his
management next season, once more
over the Eastern Wheel. The Hill
show will retain its last reason's title,
"Midnight Maidens." The other H 11
show, "Vanity Fair," has been leased.
"The Midnight Maidens" will con-
sist of two pieces, each containing
three scenes. Among the principals
in "The Maidens" will be Blllie
Ritchie, Danny Symonds, Tom Mer-
rick, James Fagan, Geo. Thurston,
Winnifred Francis, Lillian Franklin.
Frank Tannehill, Jr., will stage all
the Hill productions for the coming
season.
"THE SIREN" FOR I1HIAN.
The name of the new piece in
which Donald Brian blossoms forth
as a star at the Knickerbocker thea-
tre in August is "The Siren."
It is by the authors of "The Dollar
Princess."
ARRESTED FOR BIGAMY.
Boston, June 21.
Robert R. Jones, known as "Bobby"
Jones, who wrote lyrics and composed
music for the Ward and Vokes show,
was arraigned before Judge Parmen-
ter, in Municipal court, Monday, on
the charge of bigamy. His case
was placed on probation. Jones was
arrested last week by Police Inspector
Silas Waite, of the local department,
on a warrant sworn out by his first
wife, Grace Metlicka, whom he mar-
ried in Cleveland, in 1905.
June 8, of this year, he marrh><l
May Jones, whose stage name is M ,y
Elliot, an 18-year-old show gir' with
the Ward and Vokes production. ".'h>
marriage took place in Nashua N'. II
The second marriage was traoun^l
by Jones, at a dinner whhli he i,ave
at the Hotel Brewster. The H >ston
papers carried the a'noui - "inent,
Which was seen by his ist w 'e.
Jones is in poor hep I Mi "o is suf-
fering from consume 'ui. riie police
inspector who mad-, thf ,i---est, joined
with the two wo'r.en. \ho were in
court at the tim< o( ,irr,i gnment, and
asked the judg« for jniency. They
were satisfied to j ;i a court record
of probation. On this they will base
grounds for divorce.
VARIETY
SARAH BERNHARDT SAILS WITH
$300,000 OF AMERICAN GOLD
Farewell Tour a Tremendous Financial Success. 284
Performances Yield $ 1 ,000,000. French Actress
A Passenger on La Lorraine. Shubert' s
Have Agent Aboard.
On board the La Lorraine which
sailed Thursday morning Madame
Sarah Bernhardt was booked as a pas-
senger. The "Divine One" has just
completed a second "farewell tour"
of this country in five years with a
three-day engagement at the Globe
theatre. The four performances at
the Globe netted $15,000.
In all the talented French actress
has given 284 performances on the
tour. Her guarantee was $1,200 for
each showing. She took with her on
sailing in the neighborhood of $300,-
000 in gold. A like amount is the
share that William F. Conner received
for having directed and financed the
tour.
It is rather a significant coincidence
that A. Toxen Worm, the press agent
of the Shuberts, is sailing on board
the same steamer. However, none of
the Conner staff have any fear as to
the possibility of the Madam signing a
Shubert contract. Broadway seems
to think that A. Toxen accepted the
first chance to come his way which
offered an opportunity of getting close
to real money.
OI GEVALD!
Oi gevald — Jess Dandy had a piece
of schlamozel. Jess is the possessor
of a nickel-plated automobile on
which he places a valuation of $2,600.
luesday evening about 11 P. M., he
rode up to a friend's house at 140
Claremont avenue and remained there
playing pinochle, so he claims, until
12.45. When he repaired to the street
Dandy found the car gone and im-
mediately reported his' loss to the
West 125th street police station, spe-
cifically characterizing the affair as a
"dastardly robbery."
JEAN JUMPED RIGHT IN.
Chicago, June 21.
Jean Murdoch, the local university
girl, recently engaged by Charles
Frohman to Join "The Seven Sisters,"
opened with the show this week. It
was intended that Miss Murdoch
should not join the show until next
season, but the management decided
to take advantage of the publicity
earned through the girl's engagement.
Miss Murdoch replaced Laurette Tay-
lor. The local press were unanimous
in voting the newcomer a find.
Barbara Tennant was another new
"sister" in the line up, replacing Nelly
Rowland as the third sister of the
seven.
SAILING TO JOIN HUSBAND.
Mabel Barrison, who has been seri-
ously ill since last winter, sailed for
Europe Wednesday on board the
"Oceanic," on two missions of most
vital importance to her. The first in
search of complete restoration to
health and the other to join her hus-
band, Joseph Howard, who sailed a
fortnight ago.
There is no truth in the stories of
any serious misunderstandings be-
tween the couple. Just before leav-
ing Chicago, Howard gave a note for
a large sum of money to Dr. Hicks
of this city, who has been treating
Miss Barrison with some sort of a
new cure, and the note was paid out
of some moneys due Howard on song
royalties the day before Miss Barrison
sailed away.
The little woman will repair to a
sanitarium just outside London, the
headquarters of the new cure, where
she is to remain for the next three
months, by which time Dr. Hicks has
assured her that she will be com-
pletely restored to health.
BILLY PAPKfi ON THE STAGE.
Billy Papke, whose ring title has
gained him considerable prominence
in the sporting world, will be seen
on the stage next season, having been
engaged as a feature with "The Kiss-
ing Girl," the former Cort theatre
(Chicago) piece, which will be put on
the road next season.
Papke, middleweight champion of
the world, halls from Kewanee, 111.
IF LEASED, WILL BUILD.
Edward Margolies, president of the
Margolies Construction Co., controls
the property embraced in numbers
117-127 West 47th street, and stands
ready to erect thereon a theatre, if a
responsible tenant indicates a willing-
ness to take a twenty-one year lease of
the property. The plot is now oc-
cupied by half a dozen old dwellings.
It is 120 feet wide by 102 feet deep.
Plans for the proposed playhouse show
a seating capacity of about 1,400, and
an expenditure approximating $175,-
000.
The person most prominently men-
tioned as the probable lessee of the
new house, if it is ever really built, is
J. W. Rumsey, general manager for
Daniel Frohman, who, it is under-
stood, wishes to secure the lease. Mr.
Margolies Tuesday afternoon, was
closeted with Lee Shubert, which ar-
gues a conference of some import.
BUILDING ON TIVOLI SITE.
San Francisco, .June 21.
The Down Town Realty Co. will
build a theatre upon the site of the
old Tivoli at Mason and Eddy streets.
The house will have a Mason street
entrance.
S. Frledlander has secured the lease.
The theatre is to b^ completed by next
February.
"FOLLIES" LOOKS BIG.
Atlantic City, June 21.
Florenz Ziegfeld's annual review,
i. e., "The Follies of 1911," had its
premier at the Apollo last night. It is
in three acts and fifteen scenes. The
lyrics are by George V. Hobart, music
by Maurice Levi and Raymond Hub-
bell; staged by Julian Mitchell, with
musical numbers arranged by Gus
Sohlke and Jack Mason.
This array of authors and produ-
cers, reinforced by a cast of unusual
merit, left small chance for the
launching of anything but a brilliant
show.
The first production was really re-
markable for its smoothness, running
but three hours and eighteen minutes.
Bessie McCoy is the star of the fem-
inine contingent and Lillian Lorraine
did very well.
Leon Erroll, late of James E. Coop-
er's "Jersey Lilies" and hence a re-
cruit from the burlesque field, was
the brightest shining light among the
male artists. He and Bert Williams
"cleaned up." These two have a great
comedy scene on the girders of the
uncompleted Grand Central Station,
which is the laughing hit of the per-
formance. Williams sings three good
songs in his specialty, the best of
which is "That's Harmony."
A finely acted satire on "Every wo-
man" entitled "Everywlfe," concluded
the first act. During a series of five
scenes, Errol's impersonations of a
"souse" are very good. The fun is
further enhanced by Williams' hu-
morous explanations between the
scenes. Walter Perceval scored
throughout with his fine voice. The
*
biggest hit registered by Miss Lor-
raine is a song entitled "Fire in My
Heart."
The second act contains burlesques
on "Pinafore" and "The Pink Lady."
The last act is a resort in a "Mid-
way" on the "Barbary Coast" of San
Francisco. The whole act is a mix-
ture of "Grizzly Bear," "Turkey Trot"
and "Texas Tommy" dances. Here is
where Miss McCoy scored in a scene
on Tad's "Daffydills," with chorus. It
is a well conceived novelty. Fanny
Brice appeared twice during the eve-
ning, first as a "Yiddish" girl and
later singing "Ephraim." Tom Dingle,
as was predicted by everybody, scored
with his eccentric dancing. The Dolly
Sisters did considerable neat stepping.
There are Innumerable "rag" num-
bers. Brown and Blyler came on near
the close of the show, but did well
in spite of this handicap.
There will undoubtedly be some
pruning, but the show points to a big
success.
SUING FOR "ELECTRA."
Richard Strauss is suing Oscar
Hammerstein to regain absolute pos-
session of his opera, "Electra," claim-
ing that the latter did not give the
stipulated number of performances
which he had contracted to do. and
that the play should revert to its com-
poser (Strauss).
Strauss has opened negotiations
with the Metropolitan Opera Company
to have the piece presented by it next
season, but must first secure full
rights to the production. Hammer-
stein claims it is his and that he wants
to use it next year himself.
MORLEY WAITING FOR PLAY.
Victor Morely and Bessie Clifford,
featured for the past two seasons with
Jos. M. Gaites' western "Three Twins"
company, may be seen together in
vaudeville next season.
Mr. Morely is under contract to
Gaites for several seasons to come. The
contract provides that a new piece
must be produced for him next sea-
son. Unless this is done, vaudeville
will probably catch the comedian, who
is now in Europe.
Miss Clifford was offered a berth
with "Dr. De Luxe" for the remainder
of this season, but declined, prefer-
ring to rest after the western tour.
ACCEPTS "THE REAL THING."
Chicago, June 21.
Henrietta Crossman has accepted
Catherine Chisholm Cushing's play,
"The Peacock and the Goose," and
will appear in it next season.
The title will be changed to "The
Real Thing." Frank Mills has been
engaged in support.
STILL HOOFING IT EAST.
Chicago, June 21.
Percy Denton, the man who is sing-
ing his way from Frisco to New York,
and who started from the coast town
several weeks ago, has succeeded in
PERCY DENTON.
reaching Laramie, Wyo., without
burning his ankles.
Denton is boosting the Panama Pa-
cific Exposition while hoofing it east
The Englishman figures on reaching
Chicago sometime in 19 2 G — if his
Bhoes hold out.
NEW THEATRE AT NIAGARA.
Niagara Falls. N. Y., June 21.
Plans have been made for the erec-
tion of a new legitimate house on the
present site of the Arcade, the new
theatre to be ready by next Novem-
ber.
The new Arcade will play first class
productions, the first seen here since
the burning of tin- old International
in December, I'JOS.
ANNA l\l(.MI.I\ IN SIPPORT.
For tlie support of l-'tTetsou IK>
Angelis next season. I'r;i «e \ l.ed-
erer liavo enu.is-'ed \nn.i ! .anc'i lin.
IO
VARIETY
BERNSTEIN IT FOR TRIAL.
Things have been moving for Free-
man Bernstein this week, right up to
to-day, when his trial for acting as
an agent without a license, is set down
for Special Sessions.
Monday, Mr. Bernstein opened the
Casino, Long Branch, with vaudeville,
and claims he is doing business there.
The busiest part of Freeman's week,
though, has been guessing whether his
picture show at Shanley's old restaur-
ant (4 2d street corner) would open.
Wednesday Mr. Bernstein thought the
prospects were good, but wouldn't
make any bets.
The Building Department required
another exit from the picture-restaur-
ant. Freeman fixed it. When he was
through, the management of the
Cohan & Harris theatre next door,
said the exit was a dandy, but it
opened right into their court, and
they asked Mister Bernstein to shift
the opening into some other part.
That tied up the vaudeville magnate
for a few days. V
Otherwise Freeman says he is all
right, because his name on the Win-
dows of his offices are in larger gold
letters than any other vaudeville
agent's in Manhattan.
EXTRA ! !
The place opened its door Wednes-
day evening and Bernstein is promis-
ing the Coronation pictures after the
Mauretania arrives next week.
CHASED MAYOR OUT.
Alpena, Mich., June 21.
Mayor Dafote of this city almost
met with personal violence Sunday
night at the hand of the audiences in
several of the motion picture theatres
here, when he personally made an at-
tempt to enforce the Blue Law in re-
gard to the opening of places of
amusement on the Sabbath.
When the Mayor left the Royal
theatre, he was followed by a crowd
of about 300, who would have done
violence had it not been for the pres-
ence of the officers.
JOE SCHENCK LEASES COLONIAL.
"Give a fellow a chance, won't you,
Joe?" asked M. S. Epstein, of Jos.
Schenck the other day.
"What kind of a chance do you
want?" said Mr. Schenck.
"I want to be a manager all by my-
self, just like the Mark-Broeck Co. is,"
replied Mr. Epstein.
"Well, what can I do for you?" re-
torted Mr. Schenck.
"Let me run the Colonial, Peek-
skill, for awhile" answered Epstein.
"Go right ahead," was Schenck's re-
ply, "and draw up your lease."
So M. S. Epstein will take over
Joe Schenck's Colonial for next sea-
son. It is Mr. Schenck's own prop-
erty. He conducted it as a "pop"
house the season past.
Mr. Epstein books for the Mark-
Broeck Co. through Joe Schenck's
booking department of the Loew Cir-
cuit. Messrs. Epstein and Schenck are
so friendly with each other, they don't
shake hands every time they meet.
CANADIAN "SMALL TIME" AGENCY
Montreal, June 21.
The Canadian Theatres, Ltd., which
has a couple of "small time" vaude-
ville houses in Canada, besides Its big
theatres playing the first class vaude-
ville, has opened a "small time" book-
ing agency.
It will compete for trade mostly
with the Griffin Circuit agency at
Toronto.
Two offices will be maintained for
the booking of acts. One is at Lon-
don, with C. R. Collyer in charge. In
that city the "Canadian Circuit" (as
it is known) operates the Majestic,
as a "small timer." The other house
of the lower division is the Savoy, at
Hamilton. In about a month, when
the Auditorium, Quebec, is repaired,
that will become the third "small
time" house of the chain.
The second booking office is in this
city, with J. H. Alos in charge.
BESSIE McCOY.
Featured with Zlegfeld's "FolUei of 11)11. "
CALIFORNIA WHEEL.
San Francisco, June 21.
Sam Loverlch says that he has start-
ed a new circuit here and has secured
the following houses: Victory, San
Jose, Clunie, Sacramento, Yosemite,
Stockton and the Chico Opera House.
These are all first-class houses. Mr.
Loverlch states he has formed a vaude-
ville wheel, starting a show from San
Francisco every week and playing in
these towns. This is something new
and the natives may fall for it. The
venture will be under the general man-
agement of Loverlch and Pincus, two
well-known theatrical men. Tony Lu-
bulskl will do the booking.
BAD BUSINESS DOES IT.
Louisville, June 21.
The Avenue theatre, devoted to
"pop" vaudeville, but which has been
doing poor business, is closed.
The new Shubert theatre, Newark,
is scheduled for opening the latter
part of October. The Initial attrac-
tion will be "The Deep Purple."
LOUIS WESLEY LEAVES LOEW.
Last Saturday night terminated for
Louis Wesley two years of service in
the booking department of the Loew
Circuit. Mr. Wesley resigned, and it
is reported contemplates the opening
of his own "small time" agency in
Xew York.
At the Loew office, the resignation
was confirmed, and regret expressed
over Mr. Wesley's departure.
COLORED PICTURES PERFECT.
Upon the arrival this week of the
Urban colored films of the Victoria
Monument Unveiling in London, May
16, the Kiuemacolor Company com-
menced giving private exhibitions in
their rooms at 145 West 45th street.
The Victoria Monument reel, one
of the first of the Coronation series,
is perfect in the natural coloring of
the hordes of soldiers and notables
seen in connection with the cere-
monies, reproduced upon the sheet.
Another striking picture is the Crys-
tal Palace ball, also part of the Cor-
onation features to be leased out by
the Kinemacolor Company in terri-
torial sections.
Probably the film approaching near-
est to perfection., in colored motion
photography is named "Floral
Friends." In this film all the flow-
ers are shown, one at a time, in bowls
or vases, which slowly revolve, allow-
ing the auditor to see the natural
colors of the flowers in all positions
and shades. To Americans accus-
tomed only to the hand painted,
streaky and dauby colored films of the
past the Urban pictures in natural
colors are a revelation.
A lively current subject was the
picture of the English Derby, run at
Epsom Downs last month. The little
coloring this picture contained con-
sisted mostly of the colors in the
jockeys' clothes. It is a picture full
of life, and shows the immense
throngs gathered to watch the race,
the start and finish of which are
seen.
In the reel of the Unveiling the en-
tire ceremony seems to have been fol-
lowed by the camera. The monu-
ment itself is at last shown, as King
George pulled the string which parted
the covering of the marble image of
Queen Victoria. The Queen of Eng-
land with her children march behind
the King of England and the Emperor
of Germany. About one hundred not-
ables are in the rear. With the bright
uniforms and gala dress, the film is an
imposing as well as an instructive and
interesting one.
Throughout this week the Kinema-
color Company has experimented with
the American-made projecting ma-
chines, to determine those most suit-
able for the handling of the colored
reels.
$30,000 REPAIRS TO COLUMBIA.
Boston, June 21.
Marcus Loew was in town Monday.
Before leaving he ordered about $30,-
000 worth of repairs to be made to the
Columbia, which the Loew Circuit ex-
pects to open as a "small time" vaude-
ville theatre Labor Day.
The Columbia was the Western Bur-
lesque Wheel house last season. It
is quite certain that the Globe will
play the Western Wheel shows next
season, becoming the second of the
Western theatres here.
ROOK AND FULTON'S NEW ONE.
Rock and Fulton are preparing an
elaborate production for vaudeville.
The dancers will carry twenty peo-
ple, including a Hungarian orchestra.
They will remain in vaudeville all of
next season.
SECOND SHOW FOR HERK.
The biggest event of the week in
Western Burlesque Wheel circles was
the arrival of I. H. Herk from Chicago,
who is here for a conference with the
heads of the Empire Circuit and to se-
lect the costumes and scenery for his
two burlesque shows next season.
"Izzy" last year featured Edmund
Hayes in "The Umpire." He will use
the same title this season, but Hayes
will not be with the company. With
the addition of the Star, Chicago, to
the Empire circuit, Herk gets another
show, and will present "Sam Rice
and His Daffydills." "'The Umpire"
opens the regular season at the Em-
pire, Chicago, while the "Daffydills"
begins life at the Star in the same
city. "
Herk has signed Charles Burkhardt,
Billy Mossey, Jack Kelley, Jack Bar-
ton, May Yuir, Vergie Royden and
Jennie Curtis for "The Umpire." Rich-
ard Patten will be back with the show,
with Wash. Martin in advance. Wash,
will also be ahead of the "Daffydills,"
with Sam Weinberg as manager.
Mr. Herk will be a busy man this
year, having been appointed general
manager of the northwestern houses
by the Empire Circuit. In addition to
personally managing the Empire and
Star, Chicago, he will look after the
Minneapolis and St. Paul Western
Wheel theatres.
"Doc" Lothrop, manager of the
Howard, Boston, and Oliver Stacey,
Gayety, Albany, dropped in at the
Empire quarters Tuesday. "Doc"
will again have charge of the Howard
next season, and looks for an unusu-
ally big season.
Charles E. Taylor, who will man-
age "The Darlings of Paris" on the
Western Wheel, is no kin to the
Charles Taylor, former manager of
the Gayety, Schenectady, N. Y, who is
slated to take charge of the Eastern
Wheel Gayety, Louisville.
The Taylor show, wun a new nur-
lesque staged by Leon Errol will
open July 31, playing one-night
stands between New York and Chi-
cago. The entire company has been
signed. The principals include Stew-
art and Desmond and Co., McCabe
and Vogel, Jack Moore, Gladys Sears,
John and Jessie Powers, Watson and
Bandy, May Hall, wardrobe mistress;
George Oesterle, musical director;
Frank Chamberlain, carpenter, and
Jack Hall, electrician. Princess Omena,
a Parisian dancer, will present her
"Gobble Rag" creation with the show.
Mr. Buckley, who formerly man-
aged the Lafayette, Buffalo, wap
around the Empire offices Tuesdi v.
He is talked of as the new man.i^cr
of the Empire, Philadelphia. Charl.-s
Daniels, manager of the C^uio.
Brooklyn, is also being nuuri ?..-d to
take charge of the Phill\ houw*?. The
matter will be settled this work.
JOE WOOD si-:lm\<; ACTS.
.loe Wood \t» o\]\nv Hi'is" this sum-
mer, owing to 'he dearth of "small
time" bookings. The few houses re-
maining open, on Mr. Woods' bookH
permit of the agent handling several
turns, after filling up the sheets.
Flo Rheinstrom, formerly in the
Woods agency, is now with Gene
Hughes.
VARIETY
ii
NEW GAYETY FOR EASTERN
BUILDING IN MONTREAL
Canadian Theatres, Ltd., Secures Franchise.
Erect $200,000 House, Seating 1,700.
Ready March 15 Next.
Will
Montreal, June 21.
The Canadian Theatres, Ltd., has se-
cured the Eastern Burlesque Wheel
franchise for this city. Clark Brown,
general manager of the company, met
the local architect, Tuesday, when
plans were settled upon. W. H. Mc-
Elfatrlck, the New York theatre build-
er, is consulting architect.
The site will be at St. Catharine
and St. Urbaln streets, but is not a
corner. An entrance will be on St.
Catherine street, Montreal's busiest
thoroughfare.
The theatre, to be named the Gay-
ety, will cost $200,000. It will seat
1,700 people. The agreement be-
tween the Canadian Co. and the Co-
lumbia Amusement Co. (Eastern
Wheel) calls for its completion by
March 15, 1912.
The open week to be left on the
Eastern Wheel in the west next sea-
son, may be closed up with the open-
ing next spring of the new Gayety,
Montreal. The route will likely then
run from Schenectady to Montreal, to
Boston, or the split week (Springfield
and Worcester), may be dropped from
the Wheel's list.
St. Paul, June 21.
The lately secured Shubert theatre
for the Eastern Burlesque Wheel may
be renamed the Columbia or Gayety.
The house will open as a regular
spoke Aug. 20, with Max Spiegl's "Col-
lege Girls."
The weekly money capacity of the
Shubert Is said to be between $8,000
and $10,000.
ANOTHER FIGHT COMING.
There was a slight stir In the offices
of the burlesque managers in the Co-
lumbia Theatre building during the
early part of the week that threatens
another outbreak of the recent trouble
which the election of this month was
supposed to have effectually quashed.
Gus Hill, It Is alleged, Is again the
Insurgent and this time hit battle
front will be slightly weaker than
heretofore. However, nothing daunt-
ed he Is going after the game with a
view to winning.
During the last row Jake Golden-
berg came into possession of thirty-
four shares of the stock of the Colum-
bia Amusement Company. These
shares he purchased from Fred Irwin,
after they had been first offered to
Hill.
Hill believed at the time that he
would have a staunch ally In Golden-
berg. Just now he is not quite as
certain, and is making an attempt to
have Goldenberg reassign the stock
to Irwin. This Jake refuses to dc
The refusal has had the effect of keep-
ing the telephone company busy re-
pairing the wires running out of the
office of Goldenberg to that of Hill, so
heated have been the conversations.
The mails are also supposed to be play-
ing their part in the transferring of
communications between the two man-
agers. It is said also that Irwin
would not object to Goldenberg re-
turning his lease of "The Majesties,"
which Irwin gave him.
Hill is said to have stated in one
of his letters that ho is not through
fighting yet and all can rest assured
that he will not cease battling until he
has achieved his end.
As an outcome of the communica-
tions that have passed between Hill
and Goldenberg, it is reported the lat-
ter has consulted with his attorney,
Nathan Burkan. Incidentally he has
also instructed his attorney to start
suit against Hill for $50,000 for al-
leged slander.
GOES BACK TO SHOW.
Charles Burkhardt goes back under
the direction of I. M. Herk again
next season, in the "Miss New York,
Jr." show over the Western Bur-
lesque Wheel.
May Yuir, formely of Revere and
Yuir, also joins the same company.
Both principals played in the first
"Miss New York, Jr." on the Wheel
about three years ago.
FLORENCE WILSON.
Another dainty Miss In "The Pink Lady."
ROBINSON'S GOLD MEDAL.
Dave Robinson of the New Brighton
Theatre is arranging a "gold medal
competition" for his summer theatre,
similar to the one at the Colonial last
winter.
Three women will be the contest-
ants. Irene Franklin and Lillian Rus-
sell and another yet to be selected
will make up the trio. The one draw-
ing the biggest business on the week
will corral the medal.
Prof. Roberts, lender at the Alham-
bra, took charge of the Brighton the-
atre orchestra this week.
TAKES ALL RECORDS.
All the box office records of bur-
lesque passed into the possession of
Gordon & North, Saturday night, when
the final statement for the last per-
formance of the firm's "Merry Whirl's"
first week's engagement at the Colum-
bia, New York, was turned in.
The gross receipts to the manage-
ments of theatre and show for the
twelve performances totaled a trifle
over $8,800 exceeding by $1,000 the
previous house record held over from
last season by Max Spiegl's "College
Girls."
In taking the burlesque pennant,
"The Merry Whirl" overshadowed
the record made by Harry Morris fif-
teen years ago (1896) at the Stand-
ard, St. Louis, and which has stood
all the time since. That was a little
above $8,100, and was drawn in by
the late Mr. Morris and his company
during fourteen shows on the week.
Chicago, June 21.
The Columbia theatre here will
close for the summer at the end of
the week, when "The Bowery Burles-
quers" will conclude a four-week sum-
mer engagement.
While no figures could be obtained,
it is not thought that the summer
idea was a very profitable one for
Chicago, especially since the "Bowery
Burlesquers" held the boards during
two of the hottest weeks Chicago has
experienced in many years.
Joe Hurtig who spent a few days In
town last week reengaged the entire
cast of the present "Bowery Bur-
lesquers" for next season. Charles
Jansen will head the same show next
season, but the Hurtig & Seamon firm
will distribute the other principals
among their various Eastern Wheel
productions.
FROM WEST TO EAST.
Mike McDonald, formerly of "The
Ducklings" (Western Wheel), and
Harry Codair, have been signed for
Shean & Gallagher's Eastern Wheel
show next season.
Shean & Gallagher will open at the
Brighton Beach Music Hall (in vaude-
ville) June 26, in "The Battle of Bay
Rum," remaining a few weeks only.
SIGNS FOR THREE YEARS.
Will Fox, the burlesque comedian,
signed a contract this week under
which he will devote his services to
the Interest of Gordon & North for
the next three yean. He will be a
member of their "World of Pleasure"
company next season.
MANAGER HAWLEY DIES.
Frank V. Hawley died at the Post
Graduate Hospital, New York, June
18. Mr. Hawley was manager of the
Gayety theatre. St. Louis, and a well
known showman all over the country.
RUBE IN NAME ONLY.
Rube Bernsteen, who manages the
Toronto baseball club in the summer
and looks after Pat White's "Gayety
Girls" in the winter, visited the Em-
pire managers Tuesday while his ball
tossers were "on the Jersey side."
Rube closes his ball season in Toron-
to, and opens the burlesque season
in that city.
PLAY FIVE OUT OF SIX.
Five out of six shows under the
control of Jacobs & Jermon will be
played over the Eastern Burlesque
Wheel by the firm next season. The
sixth is the franchise of II. S. Wood-
hull's "Lid Lifters," which remains
vested in Max Spiegl for next season,
under the original agreement entered
into between Messrs. Speigl and
Woodhull.
The additional show to the firm's
four of last year, will be E. F. Rush's
"Bon Tons," to be known under the
same title. Jacobs & Jermon have
so far engaged for that organization
Kelly and Feely, Babe La Tour and
Clara Berg. The first and last named
were with the Rush company last
season.
The most important engagement
thus far entered for the firm's shows
is Gus Fay, one of the standbys of
Fred Irwin's "Majesties" for several
seasons. Mr. Fay will have the Ger-
man role in the "Big Gaiety Show."
"The Golden Crook" will carry
about the same principals it did the
past season. Frank O'Brien, Nel-
lie Florede and Leo Stevens will be
with "The Columbia Burlesquers."
Harry Kohler, Kremeer and Miss De
Mar will take part in "The Queens
of the Moulin Rouge." Other princi-
pals are Arlington and Cochran.
Johnstone and Buckley, Jack Strauss
and the Musical Three.
MARION NAMES HIS SHOW.
Down in Tom's River, N. J., where
Dave Marion is working night and
day on the book, music and lyrics of
his new "Dreamland" show for next
season's Eastern Burlesque Wheel
tour, has drifted up to the big city
the title. That is "Stageland." The
piece will be offered in two acts.
The driving winds that carry re-
ports also say that Mr. Marion is will-
ing to stake everything he owns In
the world, excepting his family, that
"Stageland" will be in the van of all
his other numerous productions of the
past.
HOWARD SIGNS WITH "HH'CH."
Charles Howard has been signed by
Bluch Cooper for "The Jersey Lilies"
next season.
Howard was with Hurtig & Seamon
last year.
NEW CHICAGO MUSEUM.
Chicago, June 21.
The old Trocadero theatre, a fam-
ous Chicago landmark and until re-
cently a spoke in the Eastern Bur-
lesque Wheel, has been turned Into
a museum under the direction of Har-
ry Thurston, brother of the magician
of that name.
While the new amusement place is
known as the Chicago Museum, the old
name, Trocadero. has been retained
for the burlesque theatre and music
hall on the ground floor.
Six shows a day Is the policy of the
burlesque hall, with Bill Irwin as pro-
ducer. Howard Thurston has sent sev-
eral freaks from Europe to the mu-
seum, among them Hint: Kln.tr Lint:, a
Chinese iriant. iii« , ;isuriim ten :tn 1 a
half feet in height.
The Big Otto Aniir.al Show occupies
a door in the building also.
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VARIETY
<;i:KK\ ItOOM INSURRECTION.
I'p and down, around and In the
vicinity of Long Acre Square, there
are constant rumors of internal dis-
sentions in the Green Room Club,
confirmed on the one hand by the
adherents of the so-called "Insur-
gents," and vigorously denied by the
"regulars," who are in command. The
main grievance of the "insurgents" is
the so-called "one-man-rule" as em-
bodied in the strength of Hollis E.
Cooley, for the past eight years pre-
siding officer of the club under the
title of Prompter.
At the annual election, three weeks
ago, Cooley declined to permit his
name to be placed in nomination for
re-election. George M. Cohan suc-
ceeded him, running on the regular
ticket, although the insurgents en-
deavored to place a ticket of their
own in the field, but neglected to
register same, according to the by-
laws of the organization.
Since the election there has been
but one meeting. Then, in the ab-
sence of the newly elected Prompter,
the Call Boy in the person of Cooley
was again in evidence in the chair,
which had pretty much the same ef-
fect as a red flag flaunted in view of
a bull.
The insurgents claim that the af-
fairs of the club have not been prop-
erly administered, and appointed a
committee to examine the finances of
the organization. The chair ruled
that any member, as an individual,
had access at all times to the books,
but that a committee was not in the
regular order of things.
Frank Arnold, the leader of the
insurgents, has, it is claimed, the ap-
plications of about seventy members
of the Green Room Club for entrance
to the Friars. These seventy, accord-
ing to report, fear that as the Green
Room Club is a corporation, they may
be liable for any financial deficits
that may be shown on the liability
side of the ledger, and as their dues
are paid up until next October, it
might be a wise move to retire before
that time.
J. W. Rumsey, the Abbott of the
Friars, Is said to view with apprehen-
sion the taking away from the Green
Room Club any large number of its
members at this time, due in great
part to the feeling of gratitude on the
part of the Friars for the assistance
rendered the club by Mr. Cohan at
their recent Frolic.
It Is denied by the adherents of
both sides that the poker games which
have been a feature at the Green
Room Club since its inception, have
anything to do with the threatened
withdrawal of so large a number of
its members. In fact, it is maintained
that at present whist is the prevail-
ing pastime.
1>KHAYEN APART FROM WOODS?
Bobbie Barry has been signed for
Carter DeHaven's famous role in one
of "The Girl in the Taxi" companies,
A. H. Woods puts out next season.
In the Western company will be
Harry Hanlon, TIelene Salinger and
Pearl Slndelar. The last named Is
now in Paris purchasing new ward-
robe.
It is said Mr. Do Haven will not
appear under the direction of Mr.
Woods next season.
SLENDER, BUT AMUSING PLAY.
Paris, June 12.
The plot of "Cher Maltre," by Fer-
nand Vanderem, produced at the
Comedie Francaise, June 10, is some-
what slender, but it Is an amusing
play, well written, and quite up-to-
date, which would have been better
at the Vaudeville or Gymnase than
the classical Theatre Francais. Ducrest
Is a popular barrister, feted by so-
ciety, who makes his wife assist him,
but does not permit her to share his
glory. She reads the dry books, and
then tells him about them, so that
Ducrest can prepare his candidature
for the Academy of Letters. The
neglected wife allows her husband's
secretary to make love to her until
their Intrigue is discovered; then from
pity she repents, and the lawyer re-
gains his old assurance and power In
the world. Without his wife's help
and love he would be a failure in life.
In this three-act comedy much
dialog is devoted to the sayings of
modern society. The character of
the young secretary is well drawn,
showing a youth who has esteem for
the brilliant lawyer, his employer, but
falling under the charm of the wife,
forgets his admiration for the hus-
band.
The play on the whole, fell short of
expectations, and is hardly a success.
De Feraudy plays the role of the fash-
ionable lawyer with some skill, but
he has not the scope to show his tal-
ent as in "Business is Business."
Outside of the little "affair" with
the husband's secretary, the piece
bears a strong resemblance to J. M.
Barrle's comedy, "What Every Wom-
an Knows."
Ken.
MANAGERS ASSN., PHILLY.
Philadelphia, June 21.
The Common Pleas Court granted a
charter to the "Theatrical Managers'
Association of Philadelphia," last
week. The Association has been
formed for the protection of the in-
terests of the managers of all the local
playhouses, ranging from the regular
theatres where the "$2 attractions"
hold forth, to the humbler place of
entertainment where the motion pic-
ture is the drawing card.
All of the managers In town are
members. The officers of the associa-
tion are Frank Stowe, Jr., president;
Harry J. Jordan, vice-president; Israel
Kaufmann, treasurer, and Thomas W.
Love, secretary.
Among the incorporators are Fred
G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, Grant Laferty,
Charles Ellas and Mort. Thomashef-
sky.
GENERAL OPERATIC REVIVAL.
The success of "Pinafore," at the
Casino, is so great that its sponsors,
the Messrs. Shubert, Brady and Ar-
thur, will make a series of revivals of
the Gilbert and Sullivan operas next
season and send them on tour.
There will be, necessarily, a number
of changes in the casts, as some of the
stars now playing in "Pinafore," are
contracted to appear in their own
pieces when the regular season opens.
SYNDICATING THEATRES IN CAL.
San Francisco, June 21.
"Syndicating" has become epidemic
in this state. After the incorporation
of the Blackwood-Morosco interests,
came the syndicating of the following
houses: Santa Barbara Opera House,
the Potter, the Wyatt at Redlands, the
Loring at Riverside, and the Pomona
theatre. The Syndicate will also have
control of the Santa Anna theatre and
will have the Klaw & Erlanger book-
ings for the new Sprockets, San Diego,
and the theatres in Ventura, Oxnard,
San Luis Obispo, and Monterey.
The "Syndicate" is composed of H.
C. Wyatt as general manager, Mrs. M.
L. Kiplinger, Judge H. H. Rose and
R. R. Demming.
ACT FOR STELLA TRACEY.
A "single turn" will be furnished
vaudeville by Stella Tracey, a musical
comedy young woman. Miss Tracey
is under the management of Tom Pen-
fold, and will be directed in vaudeville
by Helen Lehman, of the Dan Casey
Agency.
MOHT POPILAB DANCER IN VALDEVILLK
riareiice Harvey and Jean New-
comix* have been s'gned by Cohan &
Morris for the support of Raymond
Hitchcock in "The Red Widow."
JOHN SCOTT
The original "HELLO, GEORGE"
of BISSET AND SCOTT.
Everybody In vaudeville knows JOHN
SCOTT, the "HELLO GEORGE" boy. who has
been manager of BISSET AND SCOTT, the
inimitable dancing duo, for the past thirteen
years.
Since the regrettable sickness of the orig-
inal Blsset three years ago, Scott has retained
the label of "Dlssctt and Scott" and kept that
trade-mark up to its original excellent stand-
ard.
Even though the name "nisset" has been
worn by several other dancers in the past
three years JOHN SCOTT has seen to It that
not one whit of the original quality has been
lost. The public, long since, learned to expect
the best of the BISSET AND SCOTT combina-
tion, and it is this same "HELLO GEORGE"
who has kept their confidence as well as that
of the managers.
When "Scotty" walks Into a booking office,
it is always, "Hello, George," tell us what you
want" — the Blsset and Scott label Is still all
to the good and as welcome as the merry
"daflrydlll."
For an experiment Scotty has been trying
out the Sulllvan-Consldlne time out west, and
has met with the "Hello, George" welcome all
along the line, and consequently has a good
word to say for the time. On his return east,
he will make a tour of European halls, for
which he is already booked.
One of the niftiest and most Immaculate
dressers in vaudeville, SCOTTY Is one to at-
tract notice anywhere and those who do not
get the ball on his "kidding" are liable to put
him down as a "hick" (he confesses to Brook-
lyn ns his home), but anyone who puts Scotty
down as one of those Hicks Is the victim of
lli.it "kid stuff."
A good dancer himself, Scotly hns been an
• ducat Ion for several of his partners In the
last three years and though they might try
to Imitate his stuff when they leave him. he
Is quick enough to change to something bet-
ter.
His store of originality Is unlimited and It
can be expected for time to eome that "MIS-
SET AM) SdiTT" will mean only tin- best
there Is In dancing art.
LEE SHUBERT ON THE OCEAN.
The Lusitania Wednesday carried
away Lee Shubert. On the same boat
was Lew Fields. Both managers
sailed away for a rest, but will not
forget they are in the show business
while on the other side.
One of the objects of Mr. Shubert's
trip is to look over the foreign mart
for feature attractions in the vaude-
ville line. His leaving at this time
recalls the strong report, printed in
Variety at the time, that the Shub^ts
would extend their list of "Winter
Gardens" for next season. Support
is to be given their New York house
of that name, by other Winter Gar-
dens in the larger cities over here.
Foreign acts must be had, and
while Mr.. Shubert does not pride him-
self upon any ability to select or de-
termine upon the turns abroad suita-
ble for America, he wants to see a
few in the hopes of singling out one
or more for future Winter Garden
prominence.
In this connection also, it is being
talked about that the Shuberts may
be obliged to cast about for some
style of entertainment to fill the num-
ber of their leased theatres, which
will otherwise be idle when the fall
arrives. Of the Shubert string of
legitimate houses, several will be
closed to their productions with the
new season. The Shuberts have
learned that big productions only re-
turn profit in the largest cities, es-
pecially New York and Chicago.
It is expected by the Broadway
wise boys that before long, something
unexpected may develop between the
Shuberts* Winter Garden plans and
their surplus houses.
Primarily though, Mr. Shubert is
taking the trip for a rest. He ac-
cepted the opportunity of leaving on
the Lusitania through having Mr.
Fields for a travelling companion.
OBITUARY
Mrs. H. T. Duncan, mother of
Blanche Duncan (Clark and Duncan)
died here at her home, 1131 Prospect
street, Indianapolis, June 8.
The mother of James Dolan (Do-
lan and Lenharr) died at her home,
Vancouver, British Columbia, June
15.
Mis. .1. H. Allen, wife of the well-
known booking agent, died June 13
at the Allen residence, 324 West 43d
street, after a prolonged illness, can-
cer being the immediate cause of her
demise. Mrs. Allen will be best re-
membered among the profession i..
one of the Vadis Sisters, at om ti:»\e
considered the greatest of w -men
aerial performers.
Thomas Santley, brotV i of Joseph
and Fred. Santley, was drowned in the
Hudson River T'UFdiiy afternoon,
through the overt urn In*-' ol a canoe.
The body was pot recovered. The daily
papers confounded him with his broth-
er, Joseph, a member of the Marie Ca-
hill company last season. The de-
ceased was twenty-four years old.
Hob Mennet, the oldest and best
known stage hand in Seattle, Wash.,
died last Tuesday.
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London, June 14.
George Grave*, who has been the
chief comedian at Drury Lane Pa 11 to-
rn, me for two years, tells me he has
an Idea of visiting America. He will
take with him "Koffo, of Bond Street,"
and two other short sketches.
A new act entitled "Naero" ap-
peared at Finsbury Park Empire this
week. It has the unmistakable
stamp of Percy Boggis upon it. It
consists of a series of dances by a
rather pretty girl.
In the matter of lighting Percy
Boggis has elaborated upon some of
his previously exploited ideas.
Albert Hyman, resident manager
of the Empire theatre, Johannesburg,
and one of the family of Hyman who
conduct the chief music halls in South
Africa, was married June 6 to Hetty
Rosenthal, a daughter of I. Rosenthal.
The father of the bride is a member
of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
and a director of the Empire theatre,
Johannesburg, which the Hymans
manage. The couple will spend their
honeymoon In England and upon the
Continent.
When "IMck" Knowles opened at
the Coliseum Monday, he had a big
reception. His place on the bill was
not a good one, for he followed im-
mediately upon the very depressing
performance of Sent M'hesa, an al-
leged Egyptian dancer. In spite of
this handicap Knowles kept the audi-
ence laughing all the time. The ex-
tent of his success may be gathered
from the fact that he is likely to be
held over at the Coliseum.
The Palace, Shaftesbury avenue,
has been the scene of several extra-
ordinary disturbances in the last few
days. The quarrels and bickerings
in which Mordkin and Pavlowa, and
the rest of the Russian dancers, have
been participating have occasioned n
good deal of annoyance and no little
wonder. New features seem to be
arising daily, and when it is not Pav-
lowa's fault, Mordkin Is to blame. Sub-
stitutes for both have been brought
from Russia, so that in the event of
either one or the other crying off, the
dances could be conducted without
disturbing the programme. Some of
the Russians have struck against
playing matinees, and Mr. Butt met
them on all their grievances. Satur-
day and Monday, Mordkin and Pav-
lowa did not dance together, and at
two performances Pavlowa did not ap-
pear, it being given out that she was
ill. Mathilda Kjsanski was brought
over in great haste from Russia to
Jake Pavlowa's place. It seemed that
the whole unpleasant business was
to culminate in Pavlowa's permanent
retirement from the Palace. She de-
clared that she would not dance any
more and left the theatre, but to
everybody's surprise, returned the
next day, and demanded to know if
her dressing room was ready for her
to use. Having been informed that
the dressing room was still open to
her, she Intimated that she would
dance. After the scenes of Saturday
and Monday, in which the audience
booed and hissed the announcement
that Pavlowa would not dance, few
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people Imagined that Mordkin and she
would reappear together. Tuesday
night many people went to the Palace
in the expectation of more trouble,
but to the amazement of most, Pav-
lowa appeared In her solo dances and
finally in the much-discussed "Bac-
chanal" dance with Mordkin. The
enthusiasm was terrific, but even then
it seemed that the relations between
the two principal dancers were still
a little strained. Whether they will
continue to break out at intervals
during the remainder of the engage-
ment remains to be seen. Operatic
stars may now take a back seat. When
it comes to peevish bickerings with
competitors and managements, the
Russian dancers must be awarded the
palm for more than their dancing.
Walter C. Kelly, the "Virginia
Judge," has returned to London with
honors doubly thick upon him. He
is one of the real attractions of Lon-
don, and his re-opening at the Palace
Monday was something to be remem-
bered. He introduced a number of
new stories and not one missed fire.
He will remain at the Palace eight
weeks and then take a four weeks'
trip into the Provinces, knowing the
Provinces as I do, I should not hesi-
tate to recommend him to visit at
least half a dozen cities.
It to quite on the cards that Genee
will shortly dance in opera. This has
long been her ambition. There seems
to be no obstacle in the way of her
desire. The matter is being handled
by Marinelli.
George Foster has had many offers
for Brice and King on account of their
success at the Tivoli. It is not sur-
prising to hear that Mr. Butt of the
Palace has been in touch with Mr.
Foster, regarding their services when
they return to England.
Cartmell and Harris sail for the
States June 2T>. They will return to
open at the Palace, Feb. 5.
Despite rumors to the contrary, the
Alhambra, Glasgow, will reopen on
the twice-a-night plan Sept. 4, with
Frank Hush and Charles T. Aldrich
in the chief positions.
llrooks aiul Ycddcr have landed
here. They are due to open at the
King's, Southsea, July .'{.
Sailed June 17 for South Africa, the
Four Ascots, Sisters Wingrove, Veron-
ica Brady, Lola Patey and K. La Freya.
They are all bound for The Empire.
Johannesburg.- and are going out un-
der the direction of the Hymans.
The Covent (warden authorties have
decided to revive Boito's "Mephisto-
pheles." on the shelf a long time. It
has also been secured for provincial
presentation by the Carl Rosa Co.,
who will do it in English.
John Lawson will go over to Amer-
ica in the fall, using "Humanity" as
his principal vehicle during his second
trip there, although a number of other
pieces' will also be presented. Arnold
Daly has the American rights to "The
Monkey's Paw." Mr. Lawson paid
1 100 royalty a week for it last sea-
son. This was the reason for Lawson
not fulfilling his contracts on the
Pantages Circuit. He will not use
the "Paw" sketch until Arnold's rights
have expired.
Bransby Williams has been selected
to act on the Dickens Centenary Com-
mittee, the only music hall artist to
be honored. Lord Roseberry is the
chairman.
George Lyons, of Sanford and
Lyons, died here this week. Mr. Lyons
was very popular among the artists in
England.
Wilkie Baid is hearing on every
hand that he would make a big hit in
America. Bard is cautions, though
not a Scot, and he says that when he
does go to America, he will spend two
or three weeks looking over tne
ground before opening. He has just
made one of the biggest successes of
his life at the Oxford and Tivoli in a
song descriptive of the troubles of an
English railway porter at a Welsh
Station.
When the Two Bobs reopened at
the Tivoli, after an absence of many
months, they had a great reception.
The boys were immensely pleased and
"Laughing Bob" Adams exclaimed as
he came off into the dressing room,
"There Is some loyalty about these
people, for sure."
James Welch, who has built a big
reputation as a comedian tells me that
he is enjoying himself immensely with
his experience as a serious actor. He
has dropped "The Hooligan," which
Sir W. S. Gilbert wrote for him, and
is exploiting two sketches in which he
gives character sketches of a serio-
comic- kind. In "The Eye-Opener, "
of which R. C. Carton is the author,
Welch plays the part of a blind man
who has just recovered his sight. Mr.
Welch tells me that he has in
preparation a new sketch for produc-
tion at the London Coliseum at the
back end of the year. It is by Judge
Parry. It was suggested by "The
Hooligan," and it will de;il with the
process which led to the murderers'
conviction. Mr. Welch li;is made a
fortune out of "When Knights Were
Hold." He will shortly put it on again
for the sixth season.
I am told that about l.'.it American
acts are now here or on their way to
Europe. In the present condition of
affairs with many houses closing down,
and expenses being reduced all round,
those acts which come over on "spec"
do not stand much chance of opening
here. This promises to be the worst
season for show business in a great
many years.
The Russian dancer, Trouhanowa, is
announced as the latest claimant to
public attention here. She is at pres-
ent in Paris figuring in a series of
"Dance Concerts," and is expected to
reach London in the course of a few
days. Marinelll's office is handling
her.
A certain juggler was recently
charged with unprofessional conduct.
The man who made the charge was
called upon to substantiate it, and this
is what he said: "This juggler has been
inventing tricks all his life. I know
that he went to see a 'copy act,' Just
to make sure that the 'copy act' was
actually doing some of his stuff. He
went right back, and cut out the busi-
ness which the other man had stolen
from him. This is what I call unpro-
fessional conduct."
A good story is being told of Hugo
Morris and his recent trip to Paris.
He was introduced to Mr. De Cour-
ville, Sir Edward Moss's personal rep-
resentative. Mr. De Courville is a
young looking man. Hugo could not
understand how so juvenile a person
could know anything about show busi-
ness or the world. Then he started a
little argument as to the merits of
turns they saw, and at last Mr. Morris
asked Mr. De Courville what he knew
about the show business anyhow. Mr.
De Courville quietly informed Mr.
Morris of his visits to most American
cities, large and small, giving details
and proof. Then he added some in-
formation about Mexico, Canada and
South America, whereupon Hugo con-
fided in the third person present: "Say
this guy has been in more places in
America than I have!" (They fin-
ished good friends, and saw Paris to-
gether.)
Frank Jay Cjould has caused a lot of
talk by declaring that he will get com-
plete control of the Gaiety theatre
from George Edwardes. Mr. Gould
says that as he holds the bulk of the
shares in the concern he is entitled to
the control. Edwardes denies that
Gould holds a majority, and says that
the American cannot have charge of
the management. The fight promises
to be interesting.
"The Crucible" by E.I ward C. Hem-
inerde K. C. and Francis Neilson M. P.,
was put on for the first time at the
Comedy theatre, June 7. There are
seven characters in the play. \,v .erally
conceded to he unpleasant enough to
succeed, and ^ood etiouuh as melo-
drama to be welcomed on both sides
of the Atlantic. '.: would not sur-
prise me in the leaM to liml that the
America'! ri u )i t -= had been deposed of
before this ui-ts info print The theme
is the same as S!;a ke> pea re's "Measure
for Measure" nin> si die \vill pos>ibl\
make th«' pla> a >ni'nss There is
some live arfi:::.'. rhiet!y h\ 1 I • ■ 1 1 1* >
Ainb ■> as V.:rh ami K\ •■!'. n l> \|n>\ as
Marv
14
VARIETY
PARIS NOTES
BY IDWAftD O. UND1EW
Paris, June 13.
Is Paris to have a proper theatrical
journal at last? Four managers, Louis
Duplay, Alphone Franck, of the Gym-
nase and Apollo, Firmin Gemain, of
Theatre Antoine, and Max Maurey, of
Grand Guignol, have formed a com-
pany for the purpose of "creating a
special organ for all that concerns
theatres, music halls, concerts, and ca-
sinos, and for exploiting all systems
and modes of advertising." (Thus
reads the statutes of the proposed so-
ciety.)
"Alkestis" will be revived at the
Comedie Francaise next autumn with
Albert Lambert flls, Delaunay, Paul
Mounet, Mme. Bartet. This French
version of Eurlpide's tragedy is by O.
Rivollet, and was recently* .given at
the open-air theatre of Orange. "Nei-
ges d'Antan" by Jules de Marthold,
formerly given at the Odeon, will also
be included in the Comedie Francaise
repertoire next season.
Detective pieces are not out of fash-
ion vet in Paris, for we shall have
two more here next season. In addi-
tion to a French version of the Ger-
man story "Die Audere," M. Gugen-
heim is also busy on a similar play
for the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt,
while the Chatelet will present "Le
Signe des Quartes," from an adventure
of Sherlock Holmes.
The reappearance of Mme. Rejane
at the Hippodrome, London, in "La
Chance du Marl," an amusing Frencb
short piece, has been set back to July
3. Mme. Jeanne Granier, another
clever Parisian actress, is also going
to London about the same time.
The Apollo, Paris, is to have trou-
ble, which -the management has evi-
dently courted. Seven members of
the chorus being abruptly discharged
June 9, intend to sue for a month's
salary. The reason given was that
the season had terminated, but the
artists suspect it is because they are
singled out as being too friendly with
the Syndicate of Artistes. As a mat-
ter of fact "Les Transatlantiques" was
withdrawn June 11, but the theatre is
giving a summer series of "The Merry
Widow" at half prices.
John Calvin Brown's Parisian enter-
prise Magic City, on the banks of the
Seine, was successfully inaugurated
June 2, when 25,000 visitors attended,
the majority being by invitation. Sat-
urday, when the grounds were open to
the public, at twenty cents entrance,
the number was even greater, and all
through the Whitsun holidays the rush
was tremendous, the gate money dur-
ing the three days reaching $31,000.
The tine scenic railway is the main
attraction. "Magic City" is a new
play ground for the Parisians, and all
want to s* i e it at once, but there is
every indication of the crowds contin-
uing and that, the concern will make
money 'hia year, and be a thorn in the
side of "Luna Park." Brown's park is
considerably the larger and the attrac-
tions more varied.
It came as a surprise when reported
that a capitalist by the name of Bon-
heur (meaning "happiness" in
French), had secured a controlling
Interest in the Marigny by purchasing
600 shares. The concern is a limited
liability company divided into 1,100
shares of $100 each, and has been pay-
ing 9 per cent. Bonheur had to pay
$193 per share, 300 belonged to Bor-
ney, the present director. Borney, who
has been in bad health for some time,
and absent a great deal, will probably
remain nominally in charge this year,
though Bonheur's control commences
In July. He is credited with the in-
tention of appointing Leon Pouget, a
musical conductor, as general man-
ager. The general policy of the the-
atre will not be changed.
A Red Indian wedding was the
advertising scheme at the Jardin d'Ac-
climation this week. Running Water,
a beautiful Iroquois of twenty-five,
was joined in holy matrimony to High
Bull, a Sioux, five years younger than
his spouse. The whole troupe of over
100 redskins, from Canada, who are
appearing in the Gardens, attended the
civil marriage, according to French
law, at the Mayor's office, June 8, af-
ter going to a Catholic church at Neu-
illy, nearby, where an Abbe, who was
delegated by the Archbishop of Paris
because of his former residence among
the Indians in Canada, performed the
religious ceremony. All attended in
native dress and war paint, the proces-
sion being led by two Texas cowboys in
full costume.
Mme. Rejane left last week for Lon-
don, to produce at the Hippodrome a
sketch, La Chance du Mari, by de
Flers and Caillavet, in which Severin
Mars and Monteaux will play with the
actress, who is now in good health
again. The Theatre Rejane will reopen
next season with "Blue Bird" again,
after which Mme. Rejane will be seen
at her own house for a time in Sar-
deau and Moreau's play "Madame Sans
Gene" and then in another revival of
Paul Hervieu's "La Course du Flam-
beau."
The new revue at the Cigale, Paris,
entitled "Revue des T," produced June
2, is played by a splendid troupe, but
the work is hardly worthy of their tal-
ent. Among those appearing are
Mmes. Jane Marnac, Bremonval, Bor-
donl, Merindoll, Angele Gril, Messrs.
Morton (who opened in a new show at
the Moulin Rouge for two nights),
Hasti, Fred Pascal. Urban, Dorvill,
Miss Lawler, etc. It is the best group
I have seen at this hall, particularly
for a summer run.
Casino de Paris remains open with
" Holle Irene," somewhat pruned, but
still a risky piece and it is refreshing
this hot weather to remark that it is
by no means a draw.
SHOWS NEXT WEEK.
CHICAGO.
ABORN OPERA COMPANY— McVlcker'a (4th
week).
"LITTLE MIS8 FIX-IT'— Chicago O. H. («th
week).
"GET RICH QUICK WALL1NQFORD" —
Olympic (31st week).
••6EVEN SISTERS" (Charlea Cherry)— Pow-
er*a (11th week).
"THE HEART BREAKERS"— Prlnceaa (4th
week).
HOWES LECTURES — Oarrick.
BILLS NEXT WEEK
ATLANTIC CITY.
MRS. AVERY" (Carlotta Nlllaon)— Apollo.
BOSTON.
DR. DE LUXE" (Ralph Herx> — Colonial («th
week).
THE GENIUS." — Caatle Square; atock (nrat
time).
ZAZA." — Majeatlc; atock (nrat time).
SAN FRANCISCO.
ETHEL BARRYMORE — Columbia (2d wt-eki.
"MME. SANS GENE" (Stock)— Alcaxar.
NEW WORK.
"A COUNTRY GIRL"— Herald Square (6th
week).
"AS A MAN THINKS" (John Maaon)— Naal-
mova'a (16th week).
"BAXTER'S PARTNER" — Bijou (lat week).
'EVERY WOMAN"— Lyric (I8th week).
"EXCUSE ME" — Gaiety (20th week).
FOLIES BERGERE (10th week).
"FOLLIES OF 1911" — New York (lat week).
"GET RICH QUICK WALLINGFORD" — Co-
han'a (44th week). v
GRAND ITALIAN OPERA— Irvlna\ Place (Sd
week). \
GRAND OPERA— Daly'a (2d week).-*
LA 8AISON RUSSE— Winter Garden (3d
week).
"PINAFORE"— Caalno (5th week).
STOCK — Academy.
STOCK (Corae Payton) — Grand O. H. (8th
week).
SIOONER STOCK — Metropolis (18th week).
"THE MERRY WHIRL"— Columbia (3d
week).
"THE PINK LADY"— New Amsterdam (l«th
week).
THE RED ROSE" (Valeaka Suratt) — Globe
(2d week).
MAY HAVE BEEN "FRAME-UP."
Two managers, both members of this
club, otherwise known as the Vaude-
\ille Managers' Protective Association,
were discussing this week as to the
outcome in the event that Harry
Mountford succeeded in his libel ac-
tion for $250,000 against the V. M. P.
A. and a few newspapers.
The managers couldn't decide
whether Mr. Mountford could collect
the $2 50,000 from each of the twenty-
eight or thirty people sued, or that
amount collectively.
"If he gets it all from every one of
us, he'll have a bunch of coin, won't
he?" said one of the managers.
"Yes," replied the other, "and do
you know, I have been thinking this
over. It may have been a frame-up
between Mountford and the United.
Don't you see Mountford sued for
$250,000, and then the United came
back for $300,000. But there isn't
any action against the United; that's
against us as members of the V. M. P.
A. Mountford might secure judgment
against us for $250,000, then have the
United waive its suit against him for
$300,000, and the two split up the
$250,000 between them."
The other manager insisted, how-
ever, that if Mountford could secure
$250,000 each from thirty people
he would be foolish to spMt. as it
would be cheaper to pay the $300,000
to the United.
"It's too much money, anyway." said
the first manager. "I never knew
there was that much in the show busi-
ness."
(\ E. KOHL. JR., RECOVERED.
Chicago, June 21.
Chas. E. Kohl, Jr. has recovered
from the severe attack of tonsilitls
which confined him to his home in Oc-
onomowoc, Wis., for the past ten days.
LONDON.
PALACE.
Runlio Dancera
(Pavlowa. Mordkln
* Co.)
Walter C. Kelly
(American)
Albert Wtaelan
La Pla
Reynolda A Donegan
(American)
Harmony Pour
(American)
Marie Penton (Am-
erican)
The Mackwaya
NEW YORK.
HAMMERSTEIN'8.
Prlnceaa Rajah
Trlxle Frlganza
Grecian Temple of
Myatery
TroTato
Anna Chandler
"Dick"
McKay ft Cantwell
Erneat Pantzer
Troupe
Ellis ft McKenna
Bedlnl ft Arthur
Joe Jackson
Cunningham A Ma-
rion
Harry Tsuda
The Rlnglings
Ryan A Tucker
Jonea A Lyle
FIFTH AVENUE
Sumlko
Suizane Rocamora
Bert Coote A Co.
Dolan A Lenharr
Latoy Broe.
Weston, Fields A
Carroll
Wykoff A PerclTal
Diamond A Nelson
BRIGHTON
MUSIC HALL
Frank Keenan A Co.
Six Musical Cuttys
James J. Corbett
Crouch A Welch
Old Soldier Fiddlers
Haines A Vldocq
Adele Oswald
"Melody Lane Girls"
Martlnettl A Sylves-
ter.
Delmore A Oneida
NEW BK.«..iON
Stone A Kallsi
Bell Family
Cliff Gordon
Shean A Gallagher
Blossom Seeley
Conroy A Le Malre
Little Lord Roberta
(Others to fill.)
HENDERSON'S
Watsons Farmyard
Temple Four
Vlssochi Bros
Shields A Rogers
Lutz Bros A Co
Donahue A Stevens
Three Mitchells
(Two to fill)
CHICAGO.
MAJESTIC
Rose Coghlan A Co.
Murphy A Nichols
Clarice Vance
Pender Dooley ft
Sales
Havlland ft Thorn-
ton
Pender Troupe
Maxim's Models
Browning ft Lewis
BOSTON.
KEITH'S
"The Meistersingers"
Four Regals
Johnny Johnston
The Langdons
Lillian Ashley
Pollard
(Others to fill.)
SAN FRANCISCO.
ORPHEUM
Mason-Keeler Co.
Rousby's '•Scenic
Revue"
"London by Day
and Night"
Melville Ellis
Lydell ft Butter-
worth
Edward Abeles A Co
Raymond ft Caverly
Albert Hole
Bellclatr Bros.
PHILADELPHIA.
KEITH'S
Montgomery A Moore
Paul Dickey A Co.
Frank Tlnney
Howard
Four Rianoa
Billy Farnum
Clark Sisters
Julia Frary
Van der Koors
PAINTERS DIDN'T "WALK OUT."
Philadelphia, June 21.
It is pretty hard to put anything
over on a booking agent, but some-
body landed one on Bart McHugh, the
happy booker in the Land Title
Building, McHugh is still hunting for
the joker who cost him several phone
calls and not a little worry.
Bart had a little difficulty with an
act playing one of the houses he books
for, owing to a cancellation, but every-
thing was straightened out satisfactor-
ily to both parties. Before leaving
for New York last week McHugh
started painters to work on his house.
While Mrs. McHugh was watching the
work going on, the painters suddenly
laid down their brushes and left the
job. Mrs. McHugh thought it funn>,
and when she went up to the booking
office mentioned it. An actor paid
"Well, you know, he had trouble with
that act, and the painters hav»» been
called out."
Mrs. McHugh called up »w York
and spent $2.60 for taxi fare trying to
straighten it all out be f »n» il>.- found
that the painters left to giw the first
coat of paint a chanrv to dry.
Xan Halperin \\ I i «h. Billy Fried-
lander Musica! Co -i.Mi/ Co., was
married to Bill} Kriedlander pro-
prietor and manager of the troupe at
Los Angeles, June 4.
VARIETY
15
EBaBBB
PLEASANT FOR STOCK PLAYERS.
Philadelphia, June 21.
The Orpheum Players began their
fifth season of stock in the Chestnut
Street theatre this week, producing
Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland's "Mon-
sieur Beaucaire," one of Richard
Mansfield's greatest offerings. The
tiece was presented under the direc-
tion of Percy Winter and was credited
with being the best production yet of-
fered by the Orpheum Company.
The theatre was crowded Monday
night to welcome the return of Wil-
liam Ingersoll, Lottie Briscoe, Carson
Davenport, J. Hammond Dailey and
others, and to greet several members
of the stock company making their
first appearance here. Much enthus-
iasm was displayed. The stage was
fairly covered with floral offerings. It
was Mr. Ingersoll's first appearance
here since a little more than a year
ago.
Marion Barney, Howell Hansel and
Edwin Middleton closed their season
of forty weeks at the Chestnut last
Saturday night. There was almost a
duplicate of the demonstration shown
the newcomers. Next week "Arizona"
will be presented.
The Orpheum Stock Company is
managed by Grant Laferty, for many
years with B. F. Keith, and he has
made a great success of stock on
Chestnut Street, the house never clos-
ing since it opened five years ago,
when the theatre was taken over by
Percy G. Williams to prevent Klaw
& Erlanger securing it for their "Ad-
vanced Vaudeville" invasion.
FRIEBUS RETURNS TO COMPANY.
Theodore Friebus, leading man of
the Academy of Music stock company,
returned to the organization this week
after an enforced layoff, a fall of eight
feet during a stage scene two weeks
ago, placing him on the hospital list.
James E. Young was the emergency
man who filled in at a moment's no-
tice. Friebus' injuries were at first
thought to be serious.
POLI GETS SHERIDAN.
Frank Sheridan signed a contract
on Tuesday to become the character
man with the Poll Stock in Hartford.
Sheridan was last seen in New York
as a member of "The Boss" company
in which Holbrook Blinn was starred.
STOCK COMEDY RELEASES.
George Ade's "Father and the
Hoys" and George Cohan's "The Man
Who Owns Broadway" were released
for stock purposes this week.
SYRACUSE CO. CLOSES.
Syracuse, June 21.
Owing to bad business, the Wiet-
ing Players, at the Welting Opera
House, Syracuse, were forced to close.
The season started out fine and dandy,
but the patronage failed to keep up.
Opposition was encountered at the
Empire, where another stock com-
pany was installed.
THE PATERSON SITUATION.
Paterson, N. J., June 21.
The Glecker Players, Paterson's
new stock company, opened at the
Lyceum Monday to big business, ap-
pearing in "The Lottery Man." The
Paterson Opera House Company con-
tinues at the old stand, presenting
"Girls" this week, the piece with
which they opened last season. There
is much speculation over the out-
come of the rivalry between the two
companies.
Next week, Glecker's Players will
appear in "When We Were Twenty-
One," while the Opera House Com-
pany produces "The City."
HEKE ARRANGING OPENING.
William Stoermer, one of the best
known theatrical men on the Pacific
Coast, who manages the Auditorium,
Los Angeles, arrived in New York
Tuesday to make final arrangements
for the opening of his house with a
big stock company, July 10.
HAYMARKET CLOSES STOCK.
Chicago, June 21.
The Haymarket unexpectedly clos-
ed down for the summer, Sunday. Je-
anne Towler's Stock Co. was billed to
offer "Resurrection" this week, follow-
ing "Sapho," the attraction last week.
"Sapho," may have proved a little
warm for the west side. This is the
first of the Kohl & Castle large houses
to close down. The Majestic, Chicago
Opera House and Olympic are still
open.
CASEY'S DRAMATIC DEPARTMENT.
Isabel Prentiss, formerly in charge
of the Stock Producing Managers' As-
sociation, is now directing the dram-
atic department which Pat Casey has
added to his agency in the Putnam
building.
This new addition of Casey's comes
with twenty-two New York produc-
tions after him for talent. Miss Pren-
tiss has signed quite a number of peo-
ple for stock engagements.
REVIVAL OF "TWO ORPHANS."
Next week at the Grand Opera
House, Corse Payton will give the
West Siders a few inside moves on
the playing of "Two Orphans."
LEADING WOMAN TKANSFEK.
Minna Phillips, who has been lead-
ing woman with Corse Payton's stock
company for several seasons, trans-
ferred herself from the Grand Opera
House company (New York), to the
Louis Leon Hall organization, Tren-
ton (N. J.) Opera House this week.
"Forty-Five Minutes From Broad-
way" will be produced by the Hall
company next week. If the Cohan
piece proves any kind of a box-office
magnet. Louis will present musical
comedies for the balance of the sea-
son.
Ethel Milton now takes the lead-
ing feminine roles with the Grand
Opera House organization. She has
been with Payton for a long time.
LYCEUM AND CONCERT
REDPATH BUREAU BOOKINGS.
Chicago, June 21.
Ralph Dunbar of the Dunbar Com-
pany of bell ringers has been retain-
ed by the Redpath bureau to organize
new quarters for their lyceum season.
The Redpath people have also rout-
ed Ex-Governor Folk of Missouri over
their circuit of lyceum time, handing
him contracts for a two-month season.
Amoi;g other prominent attractions
routed by the Redpath bureau for Cha-
tauqua associations are Edward Reno,
opening June 24 for a season of ten
weeks; Laurant, who starts on a
seven-week trip July 8; the Chicago
Glee Club for ten weeks opening June
24; John B. Ratto, likewise booked
for ten weeks opening this Saturday,
and the Dunbar Bell Ringers, routed
solid for July and August, opening at
Ionia, Mich.
Two other prominent attractions
favored with large seasons are the Le
Brun Grand Opera Trio, a former
headline vaudeville act, who have
been given a six-week season opening
July 22 at New Albany and The Kel-
logg-Haines Singing Party, with a
contract calling for ten solid weeks.
BACK IN LYCEUM FOLD.
Chicago, June 21.
Elias Day has opened his spring
session school of dramatic art, where
be is busy coaching Lyceum students
for the Mutual bureau.
Mr. Day was the characterist in the
vaudeville act of Day, Crane and Co.,
producers of a sketch entitled
"Hungry" at the Majestic, Chicago,
last season. After a few weeks in
the two-a-day Mr. Day decided to re-
turn to his original line in lyceum.
Before abandoning vaudeville Mr.
Day produced several acts that have
turned out successful.
NEW CHATAUQUAS.
Chicago, June 21.
Three new Chatauquas have been
organized in Michigan by the Redpath
bureau at Cold Water. Ionia and
Hastings.
A new Chatauqua has been organ-
ized at Ridge Point Park, between
Fon du Lac and Green Bay, Wis., and
will run from June 30 to July 9. R. B.
Alfred of the Redpath Bureau is re-
sponsible for this latest effort and has
been engaged to manage it for the
Association, as well as direct the book-
ings for the Bureau.
NEW AEOLIAN HALL.
The Aeolian Company has started
work 011 its new building on 42d
street, between Fifth and Sixth ave-
nues, which will have two music halls
within its interior, a large and a small
one. The bigger one will have a
stage. r><>x;M, and a seating capacity
of 1,4 00. It will accommodate many
of the recitals and concerts to be held
in New York next season.
The Aeolian Hall will replace the
old Mendelssohn Hall in the music ball
world. The latter is to be torn down
NEW ALBANY CHATAUQUA.
Chicago, June 21.
The Glenwood Chatauqua, shortly
to be held at New Albany, Ind., will
offer at least twenty attractions, some
recognized in Chatauqua circles as
the best attractions in America. The
Glenwood Chatauqua is easily the lar-
gest of its kind in that section of
the country, and with the exception
of Winona Lake and Chatauqua, New
York, is the largest ever held east
of Chicago.
The Redpath Bureau, which sup-
plies the Glenwood talent, has en-
gaged among others, Senator Gore of
Oklahoma, Congressman Victor Mur-
dock of Kansas, Dr. Gonzalas, the no-
ted Chicago preacher, Billy Sunday,
and the Schildkret Hungarian Orches-
tra.
The Redpath Bureau also has
Speaker "Champ" Clark on Its books.
Provided Congress adjourns in time,
the speaker will be heard at several
Chatauquas this season.
CLAKK IN HOME TOWN.
Chicago, Jun 21.
Chas. W. Clark, the American bar-
itone, who created a furore in Paris,
will be seen at the Chicago University
during the present month. Clark is
the proprietor of a large studio in this
city.
TETKAZZINI'S PROGRAM.
Tetrazzini's program for next year
has been arranged. She sings six
times in Boston with the Boston Opera
Co., and four times with it entour;
twice she appears in Philadelphia and
six times in Chicago with the Chicago-
Philadelphia Opera Co. Her opening
dates at the Metropolitan here have
not been announced.
KUUELIK'S FAREWELL.
Jan Kubelik's farewell tour under
F. C. Whitney's direction will probab-
ly open at the Hip. about Oct. 1 .">-!' 2.
Concerts have been arranged which
will embrace a trip to Canada. Pacific
Coast, the south and the southwest.
running up to April, 1912, after which
time he will sail for South America.
Kubelik may retire from the lime-
light altogether, though several years
may be spent on the Continent
ORCHESTRA'S SHORT STAYS.
The men behind the coming tour of
the Russian Court Balalaika Orches-
tra (M. W. \V. Andreeff. conductor'
have fully made up their minds not
to repeat the mistake l»> Klaw <fc Kr
langer in booking the musicians in
any of the cities in this country tor
a full week. K. \ K 1»>-r n:o:w>
with the big foreign iu>i-v;i! ore mi
zation. but in carrying out their ton-
tract had the Balalaika st.i\ '»> > \oux
in one theatre
Max lirtbinoff and Urn ll \ru t i!
are booking the orchest-a rf'i> -c 1-
son.
PhiiI (lilinoro t'ron
1 '':,
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has commissioned t » 1 r r t'.i-. .
Agency to secii:\> 1i:m: >o:: »• \ .1 !. \ :)\-
dates.
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VARIETY
SPORTS
.Jerome 11. Keinuk. the Detroit lum-
ber magnate. Known also somewhat
in the musie trades, has a great sys-
tem for a sure thing winner on the
baseball season. .Jerome II., backs his
home team naturally. Kvery day he
places a $"» bet. In this way if Detroit
finishes the season with a percentage
ot .".no or better, he wins. As the
Tigers have been well up in the race,
topping a few times, in the past several
j ears, Mr. Kemick does not have
to depend upon his lumber or music
business for a livelihood, although
tli" music business is necessary
to his betting scheme. It is
not always an easy matter to find
someone willing to bet against the
Tigers, and this is where the music
business comes in. When a backer of
the opposing team cannot be found,
Fred Belcher and Mose Gumble have
to take the anti-Detroit. The latter
end of last week when thq Yankees
we:e lambasting the Tigers was a
period of rejoicing for Fred and Mose.
Late in the summer of each year
ihe Knglish music hall artists hold a
Meld day, which brings out a great
number of laughs, and also not a lit-
tle real athletic ability. It is a big
afternoon amongst the performers and
a neat little sum is taken at the gate,
the proceeds going to some charitable
organization. There is a keen, good
natured rivalry in the events, many
of the artists going into systematic
training for the meet. Comedy num-
bers are mingled with the regular
track events. The sack races, driving
races, (in which the women partici-
pate) and steeplechase race bring out
many funny incidents. Why the Ameri-
can artists do not get together and
put events of this sort over is probably
because no one has stepped to the
fore to start It. There is much good
derived from these meetings of the
artists in a social way. It promotes
good fellowship, and draws the artists
closer together. The English artists
through their many social events have
built up a much stronger spirit of
comraderie than exists in America.
M. S. Bentham's yacht, 'Psyche"'
came In second at the races of the
New Rochelle Yacht Club June 1G.
Mr. Bentham has been a member of
the Club since ll»Of>, without any of
them discovering he is an agent.
The Murray Livingston, reported
last week as a ball player, a mem-
ber of the Alpha Trio, is not the
Murray Li\ ini:ston who heads a sketch
company in vaudeville.
I'at Casey is helping A. L. Krlanger
in running Lawrence, Long Island,
this summer. Mr. Krlanger has a
summer hoin«- there, with forty rooms.
Mr. Casey o<< upi'-.l three when first
going there, bur under the Krlanger
tutelage and system of training down,
Tat is now using bur two, having lost
twenty-live pounds the first month in
the country. I'at now runs into New
York every morning, racing with Kr-
langer"s auto. This helps some, says
the agent, but the best weight re-
ducer is playing baseball, that is, when
you have someone bat the flies over
your head, so it gives you a long chase
after them. And Pat Isn't a chaser,
either.
Joe Schenck and Roland West
bought a yacht about two weeks ago.
Poland selected the boat and Joe gave
a deposit of $200 to bind the sale.
The remainder of the purchase money
was to be turned over when the yacht
was moored to the Columbia Yacht
Club dock. The day arrived. Messrs.
West and Schenck went over to the
dock. Their yacht came in. Joe looked
it over, and was about to write out a
check, when glancing over the off side
of the gunwhale, he noticed Frank J.
Gould's $400,000 ocean-going pleasure
boat, just breaking into commission.
Joe looked down at his own boat, then
took another peek at Gould's water
palace. "Come on, Roland," said he,
"We'll stake them to that $200, and
wait until we can get a regular ship."
The Varikti- Baseball Club and a
team from the Colored Actors' Benev-
olent Association, will struggle on the
latter's ground at 13Gth street and
5th avenue, Friday, June 30. The
field is enclosed, and an admission will
be charged. The first $30 taken in
goes to the ground; the balance it
has been agreed shall be split between
the teams 60-40. (No provision has
been made, if the receipts do not
reach the $30.)
Hl'XNIXU A H(Xi FA1IM.
Bill Lykens has been appointed by
the Sire Brothers official superinten-
dent of the hog farm they intend
starting at their country place, near
Morris Plains, N. J.
Bill is a pretty wise little fellow on
hogs. He says there will be 10,000
on the farm, and that he is using the
S res' auto every Sunday to scour the
surrounding country in search of the
swine.
What seems to strike Mr. Lykens
as the enjoyable part of the hog farm-
ing business is that there is one hun-
dred per cent, in hogs, with food free.
The latter is secured from the New-
York restaurants. In vaudeville when
booking an act. Bill gets five per cent.
if he is lucky and is obliged to
split" that with the Cnited agency,
when booking through its office.
"WALT/IN*; >l\l>" COM INK OYKlt.
MarquarcU's "Waltzing Mad," a
specialty that has been appearing in
the Kuropean music halls for some
time, has been placed with the Shu-
lerts for next season. The contract
calls for eight weeks, startiny Oct. 2.
with an option. The Marinelli office
fixed it.
Henri (iressit and Barney Reilly,
the globe trotting advance men of the
Henry W. Savage staff returned from
a trip abroad Tuesday.
Roy Manaker, a newspaper man,
formerly of Boston and St. Louis, has
been engaged as press agent for the
Pantages Circuit in Seattle.
AS THE BALL PLAYERS MIGHT
ADVERTISE THEMSELVES
i
MIKE DONLIN
Would like to prove to some wide-awake manager that they ran come back.
Is ready to go on the diamond at a moment's notice.
REMRMHKK — Mike Donlln. when he quit the name, wag one of the biggest drawing
cards and hardest hitters in the National League.
YOU CANT GO WRONG ON THIS ONE.
Personal Direction. MABEL HITE.
LARRY
ft •
YLE
THE 3-rtASE HIT KID.
Captain New York Giants, Season 1911.
Exclusive Management, JOHN J. MrGRAW.
TY
THE BIGGEST DRAWING PAIID IN THE AMERICAN LEAGUE.
BOOKED SOLID WITH DETROIT TIGERS.
Direction. HIGH JENNINGS.
CHRISTY
CHIEF
MATTHEWSON^MEYERS
Vic wonder battery.
Booked solid the year around (Next winter, vaudeville).
For particulars, see MISS MAY TILLY.
SOME DANDY LITTLE ACTORS References— BOOZE Bl'LGER.
(X. B. ) — Acting last winter didn't hurt us
JOHN J. McCJRAW SAID: Boys, I'm proud of you. and when we play a game
for the picture machine, vou can manatee the team.
THAT'S WHAT Ol K MANAGER THINKS OF IS.
P. S— A FEW SINDAVS IN THE EAST OPEN THIS SIMMER.
HONUS WAGNER
THE PITTSBURG
PET
Good notices In every city on the National League.
READ what the Pittsburg Leader said:
"Our own Bonus Wagner was the star attraction in the hotly contested game
yesterday between the Cubs and the Pirates In the first inning Bonus stuhbed his
toe. trying to get down to second on a passed ball. In the third inning It was our
Honus who got a safety off Brown. Bonus was the only Pirate to get to the Cubs'
wonder, and turnd the trick again in tin- ninth, with three neu on bases, knocking
out a double, scoring the crew and winning the game."
THEY ALL SAY THE SAME.
PRESS AND 1'1'Itl.lC AGREE THAT BANS WAGNER IS THE GREATEST EVER
Here's what the Philadelphia Ledger said:
"If It weren't for Wagner, the Phillies would walk in."
BROKE THE RECORD \T THREE PARKS THIS SIMMER
The only ball player In the world who owns a part of a circus.
All time booked. Personal and exclusive management. FRED CLARKE.
OCT OF THE ORDINARY.
IRONMAN McGINNITY
NEW GLOVE
In an ciitirelv new offering.
NOVEL SWEATER. ORIGINAL CHEWING TOBACCO.
( Fullv protected by copyright.)
(Pirates and all oilier clubs --keep off. i
Address, care NEWARK BASEBALL CLl'B.
WATCH OCT FOR
MIKE LYNCH
NOW
With the
SYRACUSE STARS
And
THE TALK OF THE T< »\VN
Headed for the
BIG TIME
OPEN FOR SIMMER 191J
( Don't tell Geo. Kuntsch. I
WANTED
Reliable Players
NO USHERS OR
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All work and no ;■ •
field I.
Si ; 'iciest of mi i > ■ •: .
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Will stand lor •' ,i,
Will pay bi
(liild basein .
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Wi've Hutu d .u. - ill-- ol the best.
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Addr.ss Manager, care VARIETY
.lust report
.•very night.
a left -handed
VARIETY
*7
HOW THE VARIETYS WON
FROM THE UN1TEDS
By BO Z EM AN BULGER
The Famous Baseball Writer of the New York World
27-4
(Through the rain breaking up the New York-Detroit game last Friday, Mr. Bulger wan
secured an official scorer. Although Mr. Bulger fell asleep during the proceedings, he
declares that the following account of the historic game at McComb's Dam Park is tech-
nically correct.— Ed.)
While the baseball team made up
of Variety critics, office boys and ad-
vertising solicitors may not go rollick-
ing down the pages of diamond lore
as did the lamentable Casey who
spilled the beans at Muddville, their
overwhelming defeat of the team from
the United Booking Offices has estab-
lished a new line of thought in the
National Pastime. It has upset all
theories over which the experts have
pondered for years. If the dear reader
ever spies the three sheet portrait of
Captain Dash in the Hall of Fame,
there will be a reaaon.
It will be remembered that some
years ago Willie Keeler explained the
theory of hitting safely by saying the
only way to do it was to hit the ball
"where the man alnt." At the out-
set of the hard fought contest Captain
Dash punctured a. yawning hole In
this time honored theory by showing
that a Variety batter could reach first
Just as easily by hitting the ball
"where the fielders are" i. e. where the
United Booking fielders were. of
course it necessitated the knocking off
of an arm or a leg here and there,
but at the end Captain Dash's theory
had been established for years to come
beyond peradventure of doubt.
The score of this momentous game
was 27 to 4 in favor of the Variety,
critics but the reader must bear in
mind that they had a decided handi-
cap in their favor at the outset. The
Variety fellows were able to close in
"one" while the curly wolves from
the United shop required a full stage.
In fact they could have used the whole
Orpheum circuit in recovering some
of the batted balls. Harold and
George, the kid battery for Variety
practically stopped the show. At the
finish they did a single turn before a
drop in one and retired six of the
Booking Offices batters in succession.
Captain Robertson, of the Booking
Office forces complained that after the
eventful struggle that the bats of his
heaviest sluggers had been shot as full
of holes as a swiss cheese or even a
etepladder and he gave that as a
reason for the numerous whiffs at the
breeze.
If your Uncle Phil Nash "had been
ten years younger," as he says, the
result might have been different. The
Oldtimers over at the Orpheum doubt-
less remember the time when Mr.
Nash was a baseball critic and a short-
stop as well.. None of the rest of us
can go that far back. He was unable
to play but he helped the team along
as oest he could by directing the scien-
tific inside stuff from his office by tele-
phone. For instance, when Jess, of
the Variety team, lifted a fly to center
Held in the sixth inning, Captain
Robertson immediately called to Mr.
Nash.
"A high fly has been sent to center"
yelled Robertson over the phone "Who
do you think ought to catch it?"
"Well" replied Mr. Nash through
the receiver "I'll take it up and let
you know. Now there is a week open
at ."
In the meantime the ball fell safe
and the batting critic sped around to
third base.
There were numerous occasions
where a critic spoiled a long hit. In
fact that is part of their business on
and off. Frank O'Brien, of the United
sluggers, started a hit in the seventh
inning that looked like a riot when
suddenly Jolo, a critic, showed up in
the offing. He extended his hands to
receive the drive, but it tore through
his talons, struck him on the thigh
and finally lodged in the slack of his
pants after ruining a baseball suit
that cost seven dollars two dollars
down and a dollar a week.
Another rally started in the fifth
when Manwarring, of the Max Hart
Office, uncoupled a wallop that looked
good for a circuit of the bases. It
was a scream and would have had the
whole show looking at him through
the wings when all of a sudden the
umpire, who evidently was also a
critic, called it a foul and Mannie had
to go on next to the pictures for the
rest 01 the afternoon.
This game was played under the
rules that were in vogue during the
days of the Willow Swamp League.
Harry Weber, the real batting bearcat
of the United team, came to bat four-
teen distinct times and eleven times
he hit nothing but the scenery. He
always appeared with his war club
when the bases were full. On ordi-
nary occasions he did not bat at all
The Variety fellows, being members
of the union, complained of this as
being unfair and went on a strike un-
til he went back to the bench.
By the way, an interesting double
play was spoiled in the eighth inning
under very extraordinary circum-
stances. The shortstop of the Variety
team refused to work longer with the
second baseman on the same bill. This
was brought about by the umpire de-
manding that all players show union
cards.
Probably the most interesting and
dramatic era of this historic contest
was the eighth inning when Captain
Robertson, of the United team, who
studied the art of pitching in a cor-
lespondence school, decided that he
would go in the box and show the
critics just exactly how it should be
done. He went to the mound, but at
the end of a half hour he went away
from there. The Variety, fellows
banged him for twenty-four hits and
thirteen runs.
It was not until the last minute
CIRCUS NEWS
RAINS STOP TWO TOURS.
John Huftle has a deep-rooted
grudge against the weather man. John
had organized two tent combinations,
one offering "Uncle Tom's" at popu-
lar prices to Long Island, while the
other was a mixture of circus, car-
nival and museum, scheduled to hit
the towns within the shadows of the
Catskill mountains.
Everywhere that John "staked" the
show the rain would either drop gent-
ly or pour in torrents. John finally
called all bets off. Both tented aggre-
gations have been stored for the pres-
ent.
Huftle will again try the "white
top" touring thing, putting out Nettie
Rivers at the head of the Knicker-
bocker Stock company, opening July 3
on a lot that looks dry.
CAKNIVAIj tour abandoned.
Chicago, June 21.
The proposed Carnival Co., that the
F. M. Barnes Booking Agency ex-
pected to tour the country with, has
been disbanded and will not go out
as scheduled. No reason is given for
the sudden change in plans. Follow-
ing the extensive arrangements that
were being made to launch the pro-
ject, the announcement came as a
surprise.
CIRCUS MAN LOSES LEU.
Utica, N. Y., June 21.
Emiuett Weedon, a lithographer
with the Buffalo Bill "Wild West,"
was run over in the railroad yards
here Monday and one of his legs
cut off. Weedon was attached to the
staff of "Car No. 1" of the Bill show.
Emmett Weedon is well known in
burlesque circles in this city. Last
season he was the advance man of
Jack Singer's "Serenaders" company.
He joined the Bill show for a "sum-
mer snap."
that Captain Robertson discovered
the trouble. He found out that he
had studied the game at night and
neglected to take into consideration
the effect of the sun in his face which
prevented him from getting the ball
over.
Harold, the la-year old office boy
catcher for Variktv,, who tips the
beam at about OS pounds net. gave
out an interview after the game in
which he explained that he did not
throw man) runners out at second,
because they did not get on tirtt.
To-day the United team is in the
throes of distress. Mr. All.ee lms can-
celled their act and closed them for
good. They have failed to get any
booking on the short time. Yes. its
worse than that- despite the fact that
they have got new people and fresh
stuff. Mr. Nash wont even give them a
try-out at Union Mill or Camden.
Later Captain Robertson has en-
gage! an entirely new company, and
as permission has been given for them
to run the bases in ta\i< abs, the>
will give the critics another battle
this afternoon.
"WILD WKSTH" IX CHICAGO.
Chicago, June 21.
The west is soon to get a good dose
of "wild west." Chicago will have
two weeks of it with the "101 Ranch"
leaving the Windy City as the "Two
Bills" pull In. The city is billed from
one end to the other with the an-
nouncements of the two "will west"
aggregations.
The 101 Ranch opens in Chicago
July 8, and makes four stands there,
leaving July 15, the day that the Two
Bills invade the Windy City for a nine
days' engagement, making three of the
lots on the "101" itinerary.
The Miller-Arlington show puts in
two days at each lot, the first stand
being at Sixty-ninth street and Hal-
stead avenue; the second, Thirty-ninth
street and Went worth avenue; the
third, Douglas boulevard and Howard
street, and the fourth, Southport ave-
nue and Diversey boulevard.
The Two Bills are scheduled for a
five days' stand at Thirty-ninth street
and Wentworth avenue, two days
at the Douglas street intersection,
and two days at the Southport and
Diversey corner.
Several of the Ringling circus chiefs
are of the opinion that neither of the
wild wests will do much in Chicago.
They opine that Chicago is not circus
hungry just now.
YOl'XG BUFFALO EAST.
Vernon Seaver and his Young Buf-
falo wild west show is now making
stands in the east. The show wizards
are wondering what he will do with all
the other "white tops" on the same
soil with him.
Seavers show was at Mt. Vernon,
Tuesday, and a number of New York-
ers went and looked it over.
OPERA IIAXC'KKS STRIKE.
Paris, June 13.
The performance at the Paris Opera
last night, was marked by an inci-
dent not often witnessed at this Acad-
emy. The male dancers struck, while
the overture of "Coppelia" was being
played, and refused to go on the stage
for the rise of the curtain.
The conductor stopped his musi-
cians, and one of the stage managers
appeared, explaining that on account
of a sudden strike the first art of .Leo
Delibre's ballet could not be given,
and they intended to proceed at onre
with the second act This was done
Beyond a few protests the evening
passed without further trouble
The dancers state 1 that :he> had
no intention of striking, but being in-
formed suddenly b> the management
that a M. Claret had been appoit "e i
ballet master, the others protected and
sent a delegation r -> Mf--.ii;.-. dir«'
tor of the Op. ra Messager re '<:-.>• i
in such a high handed manner \o •\\--
ciiss the matter that the dam <•'•> the*-,.
Upon declined '»» go on the S';'ge 'I'! 1 '
question is to be di>«r,«:sf,i i< m..- <\ .
dicate of Maimers
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VARIETY
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Six Telephone Girls.
Socgs and Dances.
28 Mine.; Full Stage. Close Two.
American Roof.
The Six Telephone Girls make a
girl act of the conventional typo.
The act reeks of Gus Edwards, and if
it does not belong to him, it should.
There is a man at the head who works
well enough to secure his name in the
billing. The full stage scene is in a
telephone exchange. The girls are
seated at switchboards while the man
acts as office manager. There is a
quantity of good, live talk, handled
exceedingly well by the man, backed
up strongly by the girls. The girls do
well when dancing and singing also.
Their appearance Is hampered by the
poor and cheap dressing. They make
one change of. costume which loses
any value that it might have through
the second costume being worn as un-
derdressing for the first. Whoever
Invented those half silk hose is going
to have something to answer for be-
fore the coming season is over. They
look worse on the girls than the old
all-cotton coverings. There are a
couple of gingery numbers in the
specialty. The act is a feature num-
ber for the small time where it will
make good and can be readily head-
lined. That, however, is its limit.
Hash.
NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK.
nlfial Presentation, Flrat Appearance
or Reappearance In or Around
New York
"IHck," Haninierstein's.
The Ringliiigs, Hammerstein's.
Jones and Lyle, Hammerstein's.
Sumiko, Fifth Avenue.
Diamond and Nelson, Fifth Avenue.
Wykoff and Percival, Fifth Avenue.
rMossom Seelcy, New Brighton.
Little Lord Roberts, New Brighton.
Shean aud Gallagher, New Brighton.
Adele Oswald, Brighton Music Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Connelly.
'Sweethearts"; (Dramatic).
23 Mins.; Full Stage; (Special Set).
Fifth Avenue.
In what they term their own ver-
sion of Sir W. S. Gilbert's "Sweet-
hearts," a dramatic contrast in two
scenes, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Connelly
are at the Fifth Avenue this week.
The first scene, "Love's Young
Dream," shows the garden of Jane
Northbrook's (Mrs. Conneijy) home in
full bloom. Here Jane receives her
lover, Henry Spreadbrow (Mr. Con-
nelly), who, in his English soldier
suit, is ready to depart at once for
India. He would show his affection
at parting, but the girl treats him
indifferently. They plant a little syca-
more tree, there is an exchange of
flowers, and the soldier hastily exits.
The second scene, "Age Ripened by
Experience," shows the transitory pe-
riod. The sycamore is full grown, and
the young sweethearts have become
aged and gray in the passing of years.
Sir Henry returns in civilian's clothes
to the garden spot, where forty years
before he had bidden adieu to Jane.
He finds her still unmarried, and in
love with him. Both reveal their true
affection and the lovers embrace to
part no more. Connelly's best work
is done as the old man, while Mrs.
Connelly shows to advantage as the
demure young hoopskirted miss in the
first scene. Her voice should stand
out stronger in the second part. The
piece has true sentiment, bound to
appeal to anyone that is half human.
There is a delightful touch of nature
that brings forth a responsive refrain
from the heart. The Fifth Avenue
audience voted hearty approval, and
there were several curtains. Mark.
Rouble Simms.
Singing Cartoonist.
12 Mins.; One.
American Roof.
Rouble Simms was probably of the
team of Hon and Price, before the
act became Hon and Tracy. If not,
then some one got an idea from some
one. Simms wears a comedy makeup
that is funny because of his slight
build. He has no voice, which doesn't
count although the kidding of the
songs does. The drawings also matter
little. Simms has some funny talk
that gets over, and ne also secured
plenty of laughs from seeming to take
a couple of girls in the audience as the
models for one of his drawings, throw-
ing the picture to the girls when he
had finished. An Indian head marked
the ending. A very good number for
the small time. Hash.
Will Roetun's Athletic Girls (0).
Fencing, Boxing, Wrestling.
8 Mins.; Full Stage.
Hammers tein*s.
There is contained in this number
the basis ol an excellent vaudeville
presentment. With a little more
showmanship, it could readily be de-
veloped into a snappy bit of enter-
tainment, full of comedy and instruc-
tion. At present there is too much
posing. The services of a live stage
director to inject a bit of ginger is
essential. The act opens with two
girls fencing, the "lunging" and
"parrying" handicapped through the
participants wearing high-heeled
shoes. Then follows some bag punch-
ing as a single turn — the weakest
portion of the act. This is succeeded
by a series of poses illustrating the
various blows employed by the great
fighters oi America — which doesn't
interest anybody. What is wanted is
action. A moment later is a boxing
bout, in which some rather clever head
work is displayed by one of the girls.
For a finish an extremely lively wrest-
ling match arouses the audience to
enthusiasm. The various holds and
twists are executed with every sem-
blance of being rehearsed. This is
where the services of a stage director
would be of value. The girls look
clean and are neatly dressed — a po-
tent factor in placing a valuation on
the turn. Join.
Claire and West.
Singers and Dancers.
8 Mins.; One.
Hammerstein's.
On at 8:14, these boys had no
chance to distinguish themselves even
if possessed of any unusual talent.
They do some loose dancing, with
just a few steps away from the regu-
lation frame-up of male steppers. This
is followed by a "rag" solo on the
piano by one, while the other changes.
Then the pianist tells and does the
"gag" about the old soldier who had
no right arm and substituted his nose
for executing the treble portion of an
instrumental solo. This is very old
and always poorly done. No one has
ever yet explained just why it was
necessary for the unfortunate man to
continue his instrumental evolutions
when our liberal congress provides
pensions for all disabled warriors.
Claire and West are as good as most
of the opening male dancing acts
shown hereabout in recent years.
Jolo.
Verxa and Adele.
Contortionists.
7 Mins.; Four.
Yerxa and Adele are presenting a
charmingly dressed contorting turn
that with a little strengthening, will
be right for an early position on any
of the big time bills. At present
the act is a litle short on the time
limit. The opening is a dark stage,
with a few minutes' of dancing by the
female member. From this the two go
right into a fast routine of clever
twists, both double and single. In
the position opening the show on the
American Roof last half of last we^k
they were well received. Fml.
Freeman and Dunham.
Songs.
15 Mins.; One.
American Roof.
Freeman and Dunham have a little
something different In the two man
frame up. The first number is a taxi
driver and a "swell," with a song
about New York. It is good locally.
The men then offer single specialties,
one doing a French number very well,
while the other does "That Wasn't
AH," used by Carl Herz and Willa
Holt Wakefield. He also sings Val-
eska Suratt's "When Broadway Was a
Pasture," "Alexander's Ragtime
Band," and a burlesque French song
in Italian makeup. The same number is
a feature of the Two Bobs* specialty,
which helped them toward their big
success in England. Freeman and
Dunham are a likeable pair, with
pleasing personalities and good ap-
pearance. With the proper material
they should advance. Dash.
Raymond and Faust Sisters.
Songs and Dances.
10 Mins.; One.
American Roof.
Raymond and Faust Sisters do not
look like a new act, although this
may be their first appearance about
New York. The appearance of the
trio, which caused the above observa-
tion, will probably be the means of
holding them back also. The dressing
could be much improved. The girls
are both bully good dancers of a type
different and much better than is
usually seen in acts of this description.
They appear to have had special train-
ing in light foot stepping, and go after
it with every confidence. The man is
the possessor of a rather good voice of
the illustrated song calibre and is a
help. Proper dressing up and a differ-
ent arrangement may lead the trio to
better things. Dash.
Belle Onra.
Trapeze.
» Mins.; Full Stage.
Fiftli Avenue.
While Belle Onra does not show
anything sensational in her routine
on the trapeze, she has several things
in her favor that should keep her act
before the public. Belle has a pleas-
ant manner, shows symmetrical curves
in her aerial garb, and works with a
rapidity pleasing to the eye. It isn't
what she does, but the way she does
it that makes Belle's act acceptable in
an early position on a big bill.
Mark.
Josephine Le Roy.
Songs.
W Mins.; One.
Miss Le Roy gives the impression
that she is English with her opening
number, but this is dissipated later
when she takes to "raggy" Btuff. This
little singer might dispense with the
use of the present "special drop."
There Is a frightful clash between the
re;l and green strips. Her first num-
ber could also be changed, or have at
least one of the verses cut. Miss
Le Hoy has a pleasing personality and
with "Traumeri" for the closing nuin-
I ■*•!• earned several bows.
Fred.
Jinunie Murray.
Songs and Talk.
16 Mins.; One.
It doesn't take long for the "acts"
on the "small time" to "cop" an idea.
A short time ago Harry Cooper ap-
peared at Hammerstein's, in the make
up of a Hebrew letter carrier. Now
.Hmmie Murray, whoever he is, is on
the "small time," first appearing in a
postman's' outfit. Murray enters car-
rying letters, postcards and papers.
His principal object seems to be the
advertising of a paper, since the post-
man adapted idea is merely utilized
for the excuse of pulling "a lot of
old boys," long since released and
laid to rest by the embalming fluid at
the hands of others. After dragging
through with this junk, Murray dons
a Prince Albert, and further illustrates
his versatility by delivering an "imi-
tation" of James Thornton — which of
course includes some of Mr. Thorn-
ton's best jokes. But Murray didn't
commence to understand how to get
them over. The "imitation" died with-
out a ripple. He played the "bones"
to close. This got him a bow, for it
was a relief to the audience, and they
didn't care as long as he was surely
going. The act can't stand up on the
"small time." It might do in th-
very slow company found in the pl< -
ture-and-two-act show. Fre.i
Newsboys Sextet.
Singing. "
18 Mins.; One (5): Four (5); One
(8).
The Newsboys SfxM contains six
of the members of the "Song Revue"
turn. They are employing all of the
numbers that were in the big act, and
retain the "Jimmie Valentine" piece
of business for that song. What is
needed sadly at present is more com-
edy. Fred.
VARIETY
«9
Brothers Martlne.
Comedy TrampoltnisU.
11 Mins.; Full. (Interior)
Henderson's.
The Brothers Martlne have an act
that can All In on either end of the
ordinary small big time bill. They
work "straight" and "comedy." The
comedian does several nifty falls, lead-
ing to the finish of the turn. The
"straight" man is an acrobat of no
mean ability. The feature of the turn
is "60 somersaults in 60 seconds," by
the straight from a trampoline. This
brought a number of bows.
Fred.
Meuther and Da via.
'Songs and Dances.
12 Mins.; One.
A pleasing "small time" "sister act"
is offered by these two young women.
The opening, as boy and girl, was
pleasing, and the single numbers that
followed, well received. The girls
might freshen up their repertoire of
numbers. Both have good voices. "My
Cavalier" used for the closing num-
ber, received enough applause to war-
rant several bows. The act is well
dressed and shows class. Fred.
lieatte Evans.
Songs.
12 Mins., One.
Beatte Evans bills herself as an
English singer, but the only evidence
of that is her singing of Clarice
Mayne's "Moonlight" song. Beatte
starts off with a current song, chang-
ing costume quickly for the "Moon-
light" number. When first appearing
the singer is heavily under-dressed.
It spoils her appearance. In the sec-
ond song, she is a real good lookef.
For a finishing selection Miss Evans
picked a song that shows a very good
voice. She has a good chance on the
"smalltime." Jcs*.
Dinehart and Heritage.
Comedy Sketch.
13 Mins., Four (Parlor).
In a comedy sketch with an old
school plot, the pair show they are
very capable. Besides the sketch there
is a good comedy idea that "small
time" audiences like. They make it
apparent in two parts of the sketch
that accidents have happened, appear-
ing to be convulsed with laughter so
as not to be able to speak the lines.
And the audience laugh along with
them, giving rousing applause at the
finish. The young woman is a cute
little blonde. Jew.
Patty and Desparado.
.ousts.
7 .wins.; Full.
Henderson's.
The routine that Patty and Despa-
rado are showing at Henderson's this
week will never earn them the big
time. The act has nothing sensational,
and the closing is weak. The best the
men offer is a series of head-to-head
stands, with a walk-over bridge stairs.
An unnecessary assistant is carried.
Fred.
Samson Trio.
Strong Act.
Mins.; Full Stage.
Ham merstei n*s .
These three men made their appear-
ance at the roof garden at 11.30 Mon-
day night, when scarcely one hun-
dred people were left in the house.
To make matters worse, their open-
ing consists of a series of poses in
front of a black curtain, which start-
ed them off in a draggy way. They
show a number of combination feats
of strength and agility, a few new,
but not sensationally so. For a fin-
ish one of the men in a "crab" pos-
ture sustains the weight of a piano
and his two colleagues. All three are
attired in leopard skin trunks, ex-
tending up over the left shoulder.
Their posing and "marching" to the
accompaniment give them the unmis-
takable stamp of foreign importation.
There is no especial style or individu-
ality about the turn. Jolo.
OUT OF TOWN
Kaii and Romano.
Singing Act.
14 Mins.; One.
Keith's, Philadelphia.
The reframing of the singing act
with which Maude Earl and John Ro-
mano have entered vaudeville as a
team places them in the better class
of singing acts and in the way of
making a number which should meet
with success. It will depend mostly
upon the combination of songs Miss
Earl selects. She possesses a light
\oice of even texture and pleasing in
t >ne and quality. Careful training
has evidently furnished Miss Earl with
the method of using her voice cor-
rectly, there being no effort to force
it. But Miss Earl cannot sing all
songs well and the selecting of ma-
terial will be half her battle. Those
used now are suitable and well sung,
though "My Hero," from "The Choco-
late Soldier" has been almost worn
through. It brought her liberal re-
ward, however, but not as much as a
catchy little "Mammy" song. This is
her best and with something to catch
the popular fancy for a finish, Miss
Earl will have a dandy little act. She
has the advantage of youth, a winsome
face and the two costumes, a natty
white suit with a becoming hat for
the opening song and a pretty girlish
dress of pink, made her attractive
looking. Mr. Romano accompanies
Miss Earl, on the harp, and plays a
solo, while she changes. Mr.
Romano is an excellent harpist,
but it is a question of the
selection for him, too. He is using
"O, Promise Me," pretty and well
played, but old. It will do no harm
for him to try out one or two more
modern numbers until he strikes
something which will bring him all
his good playing deserves. The act
met with favor here, winning on its
merits. Miss Earl and Mr. Romano
were members of Julius Steger's Com-
pany in vaudeville.
fiforyr M Yoinnj
"The Meistersingers"; (18).
"Swept by Ocean Breezes."
25 Mins.; Full Stage.
Keith's, Boston.
Here's the act that New York has
been waiting for. It is all singing
and the program is a varied one.
Twelve male voices — some forming a
combination from three famous mu-
sical quartets, have joined hands, and
the result is "The Meistersingers."
Their offering is called "Swept by
Ocean Breezes." It is a good title
and they almost proved its worth Mon-
day night, the hottest of the season.
The audience that filled the house to
about two-thirds of its capacity, were
in a listless mood and to applaud any-
thing was out of the question. "The
Meistersingers" were "No. 6." The
audience was hot and tired. Yet
after singing nine numbers and hold-
ing the stage for twenty-five minutes,
three encores were demanded. The
house is slightly darkened for the
introduction. Before the rise of the
curtain, the singing of "The Old Oaken
Bucket" is heard. The rise disclosed
twelve men seated on the veranda of
a summer hotel at the sea shore. A
cyclorama is used, showing a water
ripple and a lighthouse in the dis-
tance. The floral decoration in the
set consist of palms and ferns. These
are seen to sway in the breeze and
made the audience sit up and take
notice. The singers, who looked more
like staid business men out for a rest
at the beach, than professionals, sang
until they were tired. The program
consisted of "The Soldier's Chorus"
from "Faust"; "Beauteous Night,"
"Tales of Hoffman"; "All That I Ask
Is Love"; "Wot* Cheer"; "Summer
Days"; "Invitation Waltzes"; "The
Mulligan Musketeers"; "Any Old Port
in a Storm"; "Childhood Recollec-
tions" and "My Hero" from "The
Chocolate Soldier." Very close to the
finish, "Onita" the "Brownie," makes
her appearance. There is no reason
for bringing her into the act and her
introduction acted as a damper for a
moment. Onita did a "Brownie"
dance. She wasn't asked to encore.
"The Meistersingers" hold over for
a second week. Its needs slight ad-
justing and with about seven minutes
cut from the running time, is good
for a real headliner in the biggest
houses. The Harvard, Schubert and
Weber Quartets make up the act. It
is the goods. Qooltz.
HERE'S BILLY GOULD
By WILLIAM GOULD.
Clarence Oliver.
Monologist.
14 Mins.; One.
Young's Pier, Atlantic City.
Clarence Oliver has been playing
for the past two years in the west.
This is his first eastern appearance. He
is a pleasant looking chap and knows
how to wear his evening clothes. Mr.
Oliver has a clear speaking voice, and
really clever way of telling stories.
Opening with a parody, he quickly got
into the routing of talk and his easy
manner of delivery soon brought the
audience into good humor. He regis-
tered a goodly number of laughs and.
finishing with another parody, won
hearty applause that brought him out
for an encorse number. Mr. Oliver
scored nicely. /. I'ulnxki.
17-11)11 AI>A<JKS.
Its a long lane that hasn't a mov-
ing picture house.
An act on the stage is worth two
on the street.
He who hesitates is— a bad mono-
logist.
If at first you don't succeed try—
another act.
"Honesty" is the best (insurance)
policy. (That's why there are so
many bad actors).
There's always room at the top for
(Victor) Moore.
(Make them) laugh and the man-
agers are with you. Don't — and he'll
leave you alone.
Live and let — other people's acts
alone.
In God we trust, but from all others
we want an iron clad contract.
Early to bed and early to rise if
you open the show.
Imitation is the sincerest from of —
stealing the best part of an act.
The wise guy from the city is usu-
ally the biggest boob on a farm.
It's a wise child that knows his own
— act after the choosers get busy.
One good turn deserves another, but
the managers seldom get two together.
Silence is (Geo. Fuller) Golden. I
wish he would break the silence.
Little children should (not) be seen
— and not heard — on the stage, says
the Gerry society.
If you want some Inside "info" read
Elbert Hubbard June number of The
Fra — (vaudeville number) read what
he thinks of first class vaudeville and
the treatment he received. Then read
Alice Lloyd's advertisement in Variktt
June 3, and what she has to say to
the managers, attaches, and stage
hands; then re-read Nugent's letter
three different sources. Mind you.
"they" are actively engaged in first
class vaudeville; they all agree.
Suffragette Note:
Melville Ellis is back from Europe
with a lot of new gowns.
The following bulletin was posted
at the stage door of the Orpheum the-
atre, Los Angeles, June 12: "On ac-
count of the sad condition of our foun-
der and first Big Chief, Geo. Fuller
Golden, whose health has been for
some time in a precarious condition,
suffering from tuberculosis, and hav-
ing gained the information from his
physician that he requires as much out
door exercise as possible for him to
obtain and being without funds other
than necessary for the maintenance of
his family, we subscribe the amounts
opposite our names as a part and por-
tion of a fund, to be derived from pub-
lic subscription from the members of
our order, The White Rats of America.
This fund is to be used for the pur-
chase of an automobile which is to be
given to him in order that he may
take the proper outdoor exercise pre-
scribed by his physician: Arthur Hon.
$K»; Rob Cunningham. 51"; Paul nil-
lion. $2"; Hilly Link. $*, ; Wilbur Held.
$f»; Paul Deiss. $f>
JO
VARIETY
I^BBI
HAMMERSTEIN*S.
The roof garden on top of Haniiner-
stein's theatre seeins somehow to be
lacking in the main essential requi-
site to the proper enjoyment of an
evening at an aerial place of enter-
tainment. Reference is not made to
the absence of a liquor license, but to
the total lack of novelty in the pro-
gram. Mayhap one Wilhelm Hammer-
stein in an all-wise wisdom, born and
nurtured on years of experience in
roof garden management, prefers to
withhold his novelties until the month
of July, when they will be far better
appreciated. The present entertain-
ment, commencing at five minutes af-
ter eight and extending to a quarter of
twelve, is about as tame and uninter-
esting an affair as could possibly be
gathered together for such a purpose.
Not the acts individually are poor, but
it is the combination, with no novel-
ties interspersed, that fails to create
pleasing entertainment for an evening.
There was a big attendance not-
withstanding. Perhaps Wilhelm has
overcome the absence of a*"/eature"
by changing his program weekly. That
keeps the "regulars" In line, and cer-
tainly is working out to better box
office results than in previous seasons,
when the programs were kept almost
intact for weeks at a time.
Alvin and Kenney opened the show
with a comedy aerial act, entirely lost
at such an early spot. Claire and West
(New Acts), Buffered similarly in sec-
ond position. Crouch and Welch were
scheduled for "No. 3," but cancelled
through the illness of Miss Crouch. It
is significant that through an error in
billing she was heralded as "Grouch."
The only real roof garden turns on
the bill followed — Mile. Eugenie Fou-
gere and Martinetti and Sylvester.
Both were through long before nine
o'clock. The Fougere now has a wo-
man working with her, singing while
the curtain in the rear is closed to en-
able her to make costume changes.
When Fougere finally emerges for the
regular turn she introduces her assist-
ant as follows: "This is my sister. Oh,
la-la!" — whatever that means. Mar-
tinetti and Sylvester were the one big
"clean-up" Monday night. They can
be classed as the legitimate successors
to the famous Rice and Prevost. Al-
exander and Scott and Belle Blanche
were next in order. For the roof, Miss
Belle has had (in the language of
Timotheus McMahon) "her telephone
cut out." The remainder of the turn
went very well. For a talking act
Howard and Howard did remarkably
well. They hesitated quite a while be-
fore accepting what they regarded as
an open air engagement, but need have
no fear. The Bell Family closed the
first part. By the time their first se-
lection had been rendered half the
audience was on the Suffragette Farm.
The second half of the program ran
as follows: Roehm's Athletic Girls
(New Acts), Bernard and Weston,
"Consul, the Great," Bedini and Ar-
thur, Winsor McCay, Samson Trio.
Bernard and Weston scored a hit. De-
wirsky, trainer for "Consul," is with
him and the act is working smoothly;
Bedini and Arthur had nobody to bur-
lesque, their stronghold for roof work.
Winsor McCay did a "Brodie" and cut
his act to "cases." Samson Trio (New
AMERICAN ROOF.
•Whitey" did some business atop
the American theatre Tuesday night.
A great evening for lemonade, and
Whitey was giving orders to his as-
sistants with the rapidity of a gatllng
gun. It begins to look as though
the management would have to switch
with "Whitey" on the proceeds if they
want to come out on the big end of
the receipts. Three more nights like
Tuesday, and "Whitey" will be pay-
ing Ed Bloom his salary instead of
Marcus Loew.
There was a good crowd assembled
on the roof. The weather was ideal
for roof entertainment.
A very good show was also in order
and if the management can keep up to
this standard, there seems to be no
reason why the roof shouldn't enjoy a
prosperous season at the scale of
prices.
Harry Tighe is the headllner with
his latest college sketch in which
Harry has allowed the role of the
janitor or attendant to overshadow
his own. The piece opened a bit slow-
ly, but got going as it went along, fin-
ishing in very good style. The sketch,
however, did not do as well as it has
in the regular houses. One of Tighe's
old sketches played by a small time
company before the same class of au-
dience did much better, perhaps be-
cause of the rougher comedy involved.
Leo Beers at the piano did well, al-
though he has no material that has
not been heard many times. Vesta
Victoria's "Mary Took Calfs to the
Dairy Show" was his biggest winner.
The English songs are becoming popu-
lar, it seems. An act just before used
Lily Lena's "Have You" Got Another
Girl at Home Like Mary?"
Gertrude Dunlop, assisted by a man
not billed, did exceedingly well. Ger-
trude is a decidedly clever girl, with
a good idea of comedy, and gets it
over beautifully. She has a couple of
very good numbers also, and a voice
above the usual. The girl has a
knack of "getting to" her audience
and she will bear watching. Real
funny women are scarce in vaudeville
(or anywhere else).
The Webb Trio, with little trouble,
could improve their acrobatic offering
greatly. The boy should be dressed in
his own attire. He makes such a poor
looking girl that it takes away from
the general appearance. The big
woman in the act looks dandy and has
a smile that is worth as much to the
specialty as her size and appearance.
'The Australian Wood Choppers,"
the same that William Morris dug up,
made a very interesting closing num-
ber. The men held most of the au-
dience in, which is saying a whole lot
for a roof garden where the elevators
are eagerly sought around 11 o'clock.
Foley Bros, opened the show, with-
out' starting anything until one of the
brothers announced the "silver shower
clog."' which sent them off to good ap-
plause.
Rouble Simms, Freeman and Dur-
ham, 6 Telephone Girls and Raymond
and Faust Sisters (New Acts).
Dash.
Acts) closes the entertainment to emp-
ty benches. Even the waiters had de-
parted. Jolo.
BRIGHTON THEATRE.
It's Anniversary Week down Dave
Robinson way. The theatre is all
done in red, white and blue, with flags
everywhere. From the start that the
house got Monday night it appeared as
though the Anniversary thing was go-
ing to do some business. The man-
agement thinks so well of it that next
week they are calling the bill "the
New Brighton Revue." Changing the
billing in this way every week is fig-
ured as making every program a fea-
ture.
It took some calculating after Mon-
day matinee to get the bill running
properly. After the changes had been
made, however, everything ran off
smoothly, aside from a short unavoid-
able wait before La Belle Titcomb ap-
peared.
La Belle closed the first half in her
horse act which she first showed atop
Hammerstein's. Things didn't go just
right for the singing equestrienne. The
lights were troublesome and the horse
didn't seem to relish the heat. The
act is a bully sight offering. La Belle
is singing much better than when last
seen, which aids not a little, and her
appearance (through the loss of some
weight) is also improved. She makes
a stunning appearance on the beauti-
ful white horse.
The program boasts of three big
laughing hits, with a fourth not far
away. Barnes and Crawford were the
first of the big laugh getters, closing
the first half. Bessie Crawford is sing-
ing very well and looking dandy, car-
rying about ten pounds less avoirdu-
pois. Diero scored as strong a hit
with his miniature instrument as us-
ual.
Kate Ellnore and Sam Williams,
second after intermission, were the
second big laughing number. Kate
had no trouble whatever. All she had
to do was raise a finger, and the house
howled. The foolish "Salome" bit at
the finish brought them back for four
or five bows with a big laugh tied to
each one.
Nat Wills, down next to closing,
made the third of the trio of laugh-
ing hits. Nat is now confining his
talk in the main to London. It is
all funny, as it is all new and origi-
nal with the comedian. It isn't all
material, though, with Nat. The
tramp comedian has no superior In
putting a story over. He gets three
laughs out of a simple story that
would in most cases call for but a
snicker. A couple of new parodies
helped along and the house was not
satisfied until he told of the act that
was hissed off ahead of him.
Bert Coote and Co. were the nearly
act. The Englishman didn't fall much
behind the others in corraling laughs.
Coote is genuinely funny. The sketch
is a poor vehicle for the comedian's
talents.
Valerie Bergere and Co. in "Judg-
ment," supplied the sombre side. Miss
Bergere has rearranged the piece some
since last seen. The character of the
mother-in-law has been taken out al-
together, removing the slight attempt
at comedy and the act gains thereby.
This leaves the piece alive from start
to finish.
De Voie Trio opened the program
to good effect. When the trio attain
BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL.
Down at the Brighton Music Hall
where the footlights are aglow again
for the summer, Manager Charles S.
Breed has an act to spare. With the
show starting at 8.30 and several of
the acts running longer than the time
card allotted, the closing number
Tuesday night at 11:18, made no at-
tempt to put on the full act.
In the switch, Hickey's Circus was
placed to follow the intermission;
West and Van Slclen assigned to close
the show, following Eva Tanguay. The
audience had been well entertained by
tbe time Eva appeared and was ready
to go home. When she quit the stage,
West and Van Slclen came on for a
cornet duet and then vamoosed, the
curtain being run down lor the end.
Eva is saying farewell to American
vaudeville this week and she went the
wise old owl one better when she
picked out the ocean shore for her
last appearance here In two years.
There were a few empty seats Tues-
day night and it looks as though our
friend Charles would come out on the
right side of the ledger in spite of the
"three thou" said to be due Eva when
the week is up.
The bill would give immense satis-
faction without Eva. Rem Brandt
opened, Dale and Boyle were "No. 2,"
"High Life In Jail" was on third.
Harry Jolson, fifth, with Sam Curtis
and Co. closing the first part. Each
act scored and the audience showed
hearty appreciation.
Louis Rheinhard comes in the "act"
category this week, playing a violin
solo, "Old Folk At Home," during the
intermission. Louis got the "spot,"
and much applause for his efforts.
Hickey's Circus was "No. 6" and
made it hard for MoKay and Cant-
well, who followed. Howard proved
the legitimate "clean up" of the set
ond part, with his clever ventriloquis-
tic act. This Scotch entertainer can
let them all go by, then step to the
plate and lace over a hit that hits 'em
upstairs and down.
With the reopening of the Brighton
Music Hall under Mr. Breed's manage-
ment, a number of changes have been
made. The front of the house and the
aisles have been covered with matting.
New scenery has been installed and
several interior sets being added to the
former equipment.
Frank A. Girard is treasurer, with
James T. Dolan. his assistant. Edward
Girard has charge of things back stage.
Mark.
Gordon & North have engaged Mar-
guerite Chabauty, formerly of "The
Columbia Burlesquers," for their
"Passing Parade," Charles Raymond,
late of "Wine, Woman and Son; ', i .•
the "Whirl of Pleasure," and Phyrue
Ogden, for another of their thowp for
next season.
snap and style they will rank well as
an act of their kind, "'lie Six Steppers
were placed nicely ("No. J ") ' and reel-
ed off a substantial hit. The act, al-
though lacking class, makes the two-
men dancing teams h >k pretty foolish.
Gordon Bros, and Boxing Kangaroo
closed the show. The house remained
seated to see the animal in action.
Dash.
VARIETY
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HENDERSON'S.
Henderson's, last Monday night, was
the scene of several riots. The show
ran in fits and starts, hut there were
six turns of those programed that
proved big winners. Between these
acts the show slowed down. The run-
ning order had been switched for the
night show. The result was a pleas-
ing entertainment.
Abbott and White were the real
start of the bill. The boys are native
sons of the Island and the home folk
turned out en masse to give a befitting
send off. The boys stopped the show
completely. A speech and ten bows
were the total result of their work.
With the next turn there was a little
flop. Patty and Desperado. (New
Acts).
Baily and Teare, on next, livened
things up again. The man is a clever
colored comedian and had them laugh-
ing all the way. Their finish on the
brasses went big. The Romany Opera
Company held forth in the next spot
and proved a "clean-up." The person-
nel of the act Is practically the same
as in days of yore. The repertoire Is
nicely selected and was well received.
Florence Qulnn, a diminutive soprano,
stands out among the principals. Her
rendition of the Doll Song from "The
Tales of Hoffman" was a distinct fea-
ture.
Following the operatic offering came
Harvey and De Vora Trio. The num-
ber proved to the liking of the audi-
ence and the little "pick" employed in
the turn was one of the bright features
of the evening's program. The Bro-
thers Martine (New Acts) next.
Then came the Bowman Brothers
with another solid hit. The Harem
skirt finish for "The Land of Har-
mony" was the means of capturing the
audience wholesale. With the "Top of
the World Dancers" in the closing
position, the show left a pleasing Im-
pression. The tabloid musical comedy
was the feature of the bill, and the
various numbers received well earned
applause throughout the action.
The Musical Forrests opened and
Celia and Neta Reid followed in the
early spot. Fred.
ARTHTR'S T1HST PROGRAM.
Asbury Park, N. J., June 21.
The first program of "big time"
vaudeville for this summer, to be
presented at the Criterion next week,
has been arranged by Arthur Klein,
the newest manager of Walter Rosen-
berg's Criterion theatre.
Hilled to appear are "The Bandit,"
Ashi Troupe, Donovan and Arnold,
Bison City Four, Nancy Withro. Wil-
liams Brothers, and Bert Melrose.
■Vr, Klein is running the house on
a penontc. :e plan with Mr. Rosenberg.
Vaudeville will remain there over the
summer. The initial bill is a sample
show, preliminary to a big Fourth of
•July week, with the shows growing
stronger weekly.
The Critei ion is a theatre of small
capacity. Bookings for it will come
through the United Booking Offices.
Mr. Klein has oh'ained the United
"franchise" for this city.
FIFTH AVENUE.
You never can tell what that audi-
ence at the Fifth Avenue is going to
do on a Monday night, but this week
it wouldn't have taken a wise man to
have coppered any old kind of a bet
that it was doing a good imitation of
the Egyptian mummy that hasn't en-
joyed a laugh since the days the sand
was dropped on the Sahara desert.
The audience was conspicuous by its
absence. Even the ushers were too
warm under the collar to start much
applause. Both the old and the new
acts suffered with the heat and from
the lack of noise.
Truly Shattuck was headlined, but
if Monday night's audience is any cri-
terion, she isn't the "draw" at the
Fifth Avenue she should be, after star-
ring in "Alma" in the same neigh-
borhood ( Weber's ) .
Belle Onra (New Acts) opened.
Brent Hayes followed and his "ban-
joisms" were well received under the
conditions. The Avon Comedy Four
were on third and worked hard to
puncture the deathlike silence with
their songs and comedy, finally arous-
ing them at the finish.
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Connelly (New
Acts), had an act that suited the
Sphynxy atmosphere, and Perry and
White put the busy little bee to shame
before the audience was aroused from
its reverie.
Emmet Devoy and Co. between the
"souse" and the "chocolate colored
baby" at the finish, gave the curtain
a little more exercise, with the audi-
ence exercising its hands for a minute.
Miss Shattuck proved a feminine
Horatius, for she stood at the foot-
lights and almost dared them to ap-
plaud her. She was in good voice,
but the house was in deep slumber.
Mabelle Fonda Troupe felt more
like throwing the clubs Into the audi-
ence than into each other's hands, but
creditably stuck to their posts and
closed the show. The orchestra was
awakened by the fall of the curtain.
Mark.
MUC KEN FUSS COMING.
Chicago, June 21.
B. S. Muckenfus8, the former Inter
States Circuit's booking manager, will
leave for New York next week, taking
his entire family along. Mr. Mucken-
fuss has been in the agency business
here on a ten per cent, basis since re-
tiring from the Inter State. There is
a possibility that he will locate in
New York and open an agency there.
His daughter, Rosalie, is in the United
Hooking Offices, looking after "small
time" in the South.
Inge and Farrell, a "sister" act,
have separated.
OFFERS FOR T1NNEY.
Two offers from the different sides
of the legitimate fence for Frank Tin-
ney, are being looked over by his rep-
resentative, Max Hart.
The Shuberts would like to engage
Mr. Tinney to take the part in the first
Winter Garden show which was played
by Al Jolson at the Winter Garden,
New York. The other proposition ar-
rived from a Klaw & Krlanger man-
ager.
NEW YORK.
About half a house at the New York
Tuesday night witnessed a "small
time" vaudeville bill, remarkable for
its lack of features and class. The
one turn on the bill approaching any-
thing near a solid hit was Milo, who
has been seen under another name.
The opening turn was two colored
entertainers, Gaines and Jones. They
have a turn that would remind one
in a way of Williams and Walker many
moons ago. The straight is a dandy
"coon" who gets his points over very
well. The comedy man Is a little shy
at present, but should manage to
loosen up a bit, and the turn would
improve to a great extent. The sec-
ond spot was assigned to Lucille Lang-
don, who delivered three numbers
with pleasing result. The trouble with
the act presented by ths little Miss
is that two of the songs she offers are
practically the same. She should re-
tain her closing number by all means
and look for a new opening song. She
was received excellently for the early
position.
The Semon Duo followed after a
reel and managed fairly well. The
Italian number used to .close with
is not as strong as it might be. Then
came Milo, who kept the house guess-
ing for ten of the seventeen minutes
that he held the stage.
Cohan and Young, with "Cohen
from Bridgeport," pulled some laugh-
ter. They are a new combination, and
the men do not work with sufficient
snap at present to get as much out of
the duolog as their predecessors (Har-
rison and Barney Bernard) did on the
big time.
A musical turn by the Banta Broth-
ers was one of the hits of the night.
The singing of the four was particu-
larly to the liking of the audience.
Josephine Le Roy (New Acts) was in
the next to closing spot, with the fin-
ish left to Nat Leffingwell and Co.
Leffingwell Is a great "small time"
comedy artist, and his work kept the
audience laughing to the end.
Fred.
OVERLAND AUTO TRIP.
Portland, Ore., June 21.
Angela May, the prima donna, who
is traveling the west coast in her own
motor car, has left for a visit of the
summer resorts of this state, Washing-
ton and British Columbia.
The singer has been making a pro-
fessional tour in her auto, starting af-
ter an engagement at the Orpheum,
Boise, April 9, of last year. She
has been en tour for one year and
three months, during that time travel-
ing some 4,000 miles.
ACCIDENT COSTS 20 WEEKS.
Chicago, June 21.
The comedian of the Williams,
Thompson and Copeland Co., accident-
ly cut his right hand this week on a
glass. The injured member became
worse and the comedian visited a phy-
sician who advised him not to work
until it healed. The accident made
it necessary for the trio to cancel
twenty weeks' work recently contract-
ed for.
THE LIGHTS O- LONDON
Cecil Spooner, this old English
melodrama and ice-cream cones, were
the main attractions at the Metropolis
theatre in the Bronx, Monday evening.
As an idol in the Bronx, Miss Spooner
has Christy Matthewson backed off the
boards. The play made no difference.
As the characters appeared they were
cheered for what they had done.
The ice cream cones came in quite
handy while the stage hands were
shifting London about at great speed.
The big advantago In the play seemed
to be the showing of snow. It was hot
and then some, Monday evening, but
the players shivered with cold, and
you have to hand it to them for being
actors when they could extract sym-
pathy from a perspiring crowd. And
that hero did look cold. The little
fellow went through three hours of
drama without a bit of cheer until
the last two minutes of the piece. That
goes for the heroine as well. And the
villain had to wear a fur-lined over-
coat.
"The Lights O' London" has a plot
that could really be played in twenty
minutes or under, and in many cases,
bigger plots are shown in the London
halls at present. While at times the
crowd groaned at the villain, they
did not hiss him — for at one time or
other in his Bronx past, he must have
been a hero.
The melodrama travesty of the
present day must have been taken
from this play. Harold Armytage is
certainly a travesty name. Harold was
the hero. Clifford Armytage was the
hero's cousin and villain at the same
time. Bess Marks was the heroine
and Hetty Preene was a foolish girl
who wanted fine clothes and also
wanted to be a lady. Seth Preene
was Hetty's father and he did the vil-
lain's dirty work, because he wanted
his daughter to get what she wanted.
Joseph Jarvis was a kind actor, and
Eliza Jarvis was his wife. There are
other characters such as the hero's
father, but he gets his In the first act.
Harold, the hero, played by a dark
fellow who combs his hair like an
actor, was certainly the champion
grouch of the world throughout this
play. But then he worked as though
he was playing a regular part, and as
long as he is handed the leads will get
along. Rowden Hall was his real
name. The villain was played by
Hal Clarendon. Outside of forget-
ting his lines a few times, Hal gave
satisfaction. He staged the piece as
well. Richard Purdon perhaps did
the only piece of real acting during
the evening. The others played their
parts in order to give the idea of the
story, but Purdon is a character man
of some note and certainly saves that
company this week from a shut-out, as
far as acting is concerned.
Miss Spooner has the part of Bess
Marks, but there is nothing to it that
gives the stock leader any chance.
While it Is a hard thing for a stranger
to the Bronx to rave about the
Spooner stock at one sitting, it is
worth the price of admission to go up,
just to hear the villain say in the last
act, "Hetty has betrayed me, curse
her." ./r.y.v.
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MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Glover, mgr. ; agent.
Orpheum Circuit). — The Majestic haa offered
some exceptionally prominent headllnera In
the paat several week*, but evidently there la
a little "Jinx" around the house, for without
an exception, they have fallen far below
expectations. This week It was expected that
Louise Dresser would break the spell. After
her opening number, It looked as though she
would, but the headllner kept on singing
number after number until It began to look
as though she Intended giving the evening's
entertainment all by herself, and toward the
finish the audience refused to applaud. Miss
Dresser works In "two." accompanied by a
pianist. With two or three songs eliminated
from her routine and working In "one" with-
out the pianist, there is every reason to be-
lieve she would do much better. Edwards
Davis presented his own playlet, "All Rivers
Meet at the Sea." Mary Hampton, who Im-
personates a scrub woman, seems promising,
but there Isn't a chance for Earl Mitchell or
Alice Learn, the other two members of the
cast. However, the setting was above the
average, which helps, although one can't find
much enjoyment looking at a pretty stage
picture for twenty minutes, especially on a
warm night. Harry Fox and the Mlllershlp
Sisters followed Davis and Co. They alone
gave the audience their money's worth. Fox
Is In a class by himself when It comes to light
comedy. Sherman, Krantzman and White
were also present, with Terry Sherman re-
placing Earl Taylor. Some new material has
been added with good results. Sherman, If
given a little more opportunity to clown,
might help the comedy end considerably. The
three boys are already working smoothly, and
In a few weeks should have an offering fifty
per cent better than their former one. Will
Rogers, whom the management thought wor-
thy of a two weeks* engagement, went better
than he did last week. Rogers Is a relief
from the conventional comedy single. His
talk Is made doubly valuable through his
peculiar delivery, and It never falls to bring
the desired laugh. The droll cowboy shared
the honors with Harry Fox. The Four Hunt-
ings went rather slow Monday evening, and
didn't seem to start until the dancing finish.
This Is no reflection on the quartet's work,
however, for they hate an excellent comedy
act, but Monday's house refused to become
Interested. Corlnne Francis In an early spot
went through safely, with some good numbers
well rendered. The Narrow Brothers opened
the performance with a comedy bicycle act.
The contortionists kept the house In good
humor through his falls, and brought the
tram soMd applause at the close. The Three
Escurdos closed. WINN.
Willie Slegle, a Juvenile Hebrew comedian,
and until lately one of the Telegraph Four, Is
losing his eyesight. No one ran And the cause
of his present trouble.
Joe Allman Is back In America after three
years' absence In Australia.
Harry Lyons, a former Mort Singer prin-
cipal, has left Chicago for New York, after
a few disastrous weeks In vaudeville. Lyons
will attempt to connect with a musical com-
edy while In the east.
Terry Sherman has replaced Earl Taylor in
the White City Trio. Sherman Is a Chlcagoar
and has written several popular song h\->
Taylor has found another trio In San T'rnn
Cisco.
The Interstate office has arranged to sup-
ply attractions for Grceson's the.arr. Tampa,
and the Victoria, at Charleston. S C.
Rlvervlew Park at HutcMson has decided
not to alternate between vaudeville ard mu-
sical comedy this summer, and Int-tead, will
piny solid vaudeville tills throughout, booked
•by J. C. Matthews.
Kerry Meag'. r, win, \v!i> start a five weeks'
vacation next month. u.\a decided to take
another look at New York Instead of hiking
to the mountain* •>•• fishing purposes. Thin
will be Kerry's second visit to the big city in
thirty-five years. Twenty-four years ago he
got as far east as Hoboken, but balked at the
Hudson River and turned back Chlcagoward
Last summer Kerry mustered up enough
nerve to go the limit and took his first good
look at Broadway. This summer his Inten-
tions are to go away up to Harlem and look
at the Bronx from the viaduct. He may.
Who can tell?
Whin mnm09rin§ mdirHMemmtt kindly mention VARIETY .
VARIETY
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BIG HIT
Hammerstein's Roof
NOW!
Mayme Children of Roblsh and Childress,
attempting to save her nephew's life, when
i had set fire to his clothing, had her hands
rribly burned. Despite her efforts the child
ed in a hospital a few hours later. Mrs.
>bisch is recovering at her home here.
Sheppard Camp, a former burlesque man.
will replace Frank Mclntyre In "The Trav-
eling Salesman" next season, when Mclntyre
goes with "Snobs," the new George Bronson
Howard comedy.
Harry LeVan has been engaged to play the
lnclpal part In Dixon and Hansen's "Happy
hool Kids" Lee Krause closed the con-
act.
Avery Hopwood has completed his i.exl sea-
son's effort, which Is entitled "Somewhere
Rise." Preparations are being made to launch
the piece early In the fall.
Sandy McGregor, the Scotch comedian has
en signed by Mort Singer to hold down a
irt with "The Prince of To-Night" In which
ow Henry Woodruff will star.
The Policemen's Benevolent Association has
lected Harry Askln's "The Girl I Love" for
1 annual benefit to be held at the Audlto-
11m here week of Sept. 24.
Cairo Portello has opened a producing de-
rtment In the American Theatrical Agency,
•r first effort being "The Portello Eight."
>w In rehearsal.
Lenox Pawle, a member of "Marriage a la
trie." will produce for vaudeville next sea-
n. a one-act playlet called "The Devil's
orld." Pawle has been engaged for "Pom-
der Walk," which opens hero early In the
II.
"The Goose Girl," from Harold McGrath's
vel will go Into rehearsal early next month
r production some time next season.
McVICKER'S (Geo. Warren, mgr.; K. & E. ■
— Aborn Opera Co.
COLUMBIA (M. Woods, mgr.; Columbia
Am. Co.). — "The Bowery Burlesquers* will
close the engagement at the Columbia next
week. House will be dark for remainder of
the summer.
CHICAGO OPERA HOUSE (George Kings-
bury, mgr.; K. & E.). — "Little Miss Fix-It"
still drawing big audiences despite hot
weither. It will probably last over the sum-
mer.
OLYMPIC (Sum Lederer. mgr.; K. & E. ). —
"Get Rich Quick Walllngford," figured as the
best show in town.
POWERS (Harry Powers, mgr.; K. & E.).--
"The Seven Sisters," eleventh week commenc-
ing Monday. A few changes In the cast have
been made, but otherwise the show remains
the same and present business looks promising
for a good summer engagement.
PRINCESS (Mort. H. Singer, mgr.; Shu-
berts). — The management evidently seems sat-
isfied with the showing made by the new
piece since they have announced no plans for
anything to succeed "The Heartbreakers" be-
fore next season. Business Is picking up every
day.
GARRICK (W. W. Freeman, mgr.; Shu-
berts). — Howe's Travel Lectures.
RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION— Arthur Pryoi
.11. (1 his band for another week.
WHITE CITY.— Liberal's Grand Opera Co.
and band, feature attraction. Torcat seems
to be the headline sensation, and is playing to
several large audiences nightly
SAN SOUCI. — Free vaudeville with Sophie
Tucker heading.
FOREST PARK. — Johnny Hand and his
band.
CHICAGO MUSEUM (Harry E Thurston,
mgr.). — Big Otters Trained Animal Show.
Burlesque and Curio Hall. Freaks: Ella
Ewlng, J. W. Coffee Young Sandow and
Kl Kl.
WILLAK1) (Jones, Llnlck & Schaefii.
mgr.; agi nt. Frank (J Doyle >. Alice Ray-
mond & Co.: ('nine & (iilnm; John E. Brennan
& Co.; Davis & Cooper; Alpha Troupe.
WILSON AV. (Jones. Llnlck & Schacfer.
mgr.; agent, Prank Q. Doyle ». — Stella Bid-
well & Co.; Andy Rice: Raymond & Burton
Co.: Earl Flynn: Morle & Scomie.
VIRGINIA (W. B Heaney. :n«r. ; ag.-nt.
Frank Q. Doyle). — Muzz & Kumm; King &
Davis; Shirley Lane; Kelley Bros.
BIJOU DREAM (Slgmund Faller. mgr;
agent. Frank Q. Doyle). — Le Crand<- Trio:
Ben Turplns; Willis & Willis; Jimmy R«mo;
Du Boise & Younge, Sidney Dillon & Co.
PREMIER (Chas. Srhaofer. mgr.; agent.
Frank Q. Doyle). — Anglo-Russian Trio; Ows-
ley Bros.; ORourke & ORourke; Ethel Rey-
nolds: Chas. Welsz: Maybe 11 Milton; Knight &
Benton: Harry Klein.
GEM (Chas. Schaefer. mgr.; agent, Frank
Q. Doyle). — Orrln & MeKenzle; Helsler Sis-
ters Figaro; Marie Ward; Melville & Whit-
ney; Scott & Crosby.
WHITE CITY VAUDEVILLE THEATRE
(Luwig Linick, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle)
-The Millers; Edna Ruppert; Kramer & El-
liott.
IOLA (Georg. E. Powell, mgr.; agent.
Frank Q. Doyle*. — Frankic La Marche; Dal-
benle; Polskl Stock Co.
MONOGRAM ( M. Klein, mgr.; agent. Frank
Q. Doyle). — May & May; Lizzie Hart. Th«-
Hillmans; Klein & Doyle.
SAN FRANCISCO
By J. E. McCLELLAN.
VARIETY'S San Francisco Ofn- .-.
90S Market St
MltPHEI'M 1 Martin Beck, gen mgr.: agi-nt.
< ipheum C|. <-uii 1. —Edward Abeles. supported
by charlotte Landers, has a cleverly <-on-
Htructid comedy sketch. "He Tried to Be
Nice." It found favor Immediately Ray-
mond and Caverly went very well. Albert
Hole, the boy soprano, Interested and enter-
tained. Bellclalr Bros.. In the closing spot,
held everyone In with their excellent aerobatie
«p« cialty. "A Night In a Turkish Bath" did
not lose anything through playing the second
vveek. and gathered In the big hit. Farrell-
Taylor Trio (holding oven also put over a
solid success Belle Adair passed nicely
.lamts H. Culbn once again proved equal to
the occasion.
Mrs Weston Is booking the Richmond
theatre, out in the Richmond district. This
GORDON-NORTH AMUSEMENT COMPANY, Inc.
ASON 19 1 1-12
Attractions Playing the Columbia Amusement Circuit of Theatres
MORTON and MOORE in "THE MERRY WHIRL"
Now Playing to Crowded Houses Columbia Theatre, N. Y.
THE WORLD OF PLEASURE" CO. "THE PASSING PARADE" CO.
VAUDEVILLE ATTRACTIONS PLAYING THE UNITED TIME
Sam Mann and Company in "The New Leader," by Aaron Hoffman. Hugh Herbert and Company in "The Son of
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Can Use Good Musical Comedy People at All Times
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In the house managed by Archie Levey, for-
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Dolllver ftnd Rogers, those dancing soubrets,
who have Just closed a long engagement at
the Odeon Cafe, have been booked for Indefi-
nitely at the New Port Cafe. Seattle. They
open In Seattle 26.
The Premium theatre on Fllmore street has
had a checkered career Bince openlnR a few
months ago. The management has tried
everything from Yiddish vaudeville to mov-
ing pictures. Now comes the report that
they are RolnR to have musical comedy. The
house has been renamed the (layety.
Jack Kleley leaves for the east to attend
the convention of the Stage Mechanics, as rep-
resentative of tin- Oakland local. Mr. Kleley
has been electrician at the Oakland Orphcum
since the opening of that house a couple of
years ago.
ltrui'p and Calvert leave for the east 20.
They are to join one of CIus Hill's shows for
next season. They are a clever team and
have been doing their act on the coast this
piist season, biled as the (ierman Professor
and the CJIrl. Mr. Itruce pays hi- will stop off
at Milwaukee to refresh his dialect.
The Rees Trio sail for Honolulu 2T> for six
weeks, after which they will go to Australia.
( >ne of the- saddest happenings In the west,
was the sudden death of clever little Nellie
Montgomery, who was Mrs. Charles Albert
Fischer. She had been confined In the Sls-
teis" Hospital. An operation was performed,
which proved unsuccessful, although the life
of Mrs. Fischer's new-born babe was saved,
and is doing nicely. The loss of Nellie Mont-
gomery will be keenly felt by her host of
friends both in and out of -the profession.
She sang and danced her way Into the hearts
of the San Francisco and Los Angeles audi-
ences, where she appeared In musical stock
with the Fischer Musical Comedy Company.
Tin- New Fort Cafe at Seattle Is In the
hands of a receiver. Mr. Rosenthal, the for-
mer manager. has left for Alaska. Sam
Mlair. husband of May Taylor, has been ap-
pointed amusement manager. In conjunction
with Mr. Stanton, he will look after the af-
fairs of the <"afe f.»r the creditors. The lia-
bilities reach $!*>, flint.
Ale\ I'ant.'iKcs Is exclusive booking agent
for Fasad. n;i and Ocean Park, two towns
outside ill' I .OS A Ilgell s.
I '.<it l.e\. v has appointed M. H Sheedy
as his New York representative, and hereafter
will liring six nets direct from New York.
Tin tnst relav of acts sent by Sheedy artived
II. The quality of the acts are far above
the a\-ragi o' those seen out lore hitherto
Mr. I.'\i\ s> ems pbas'd. ami states that if
Sheed\ continues to send the sinie in it' till
i ach w eek will hi sat I s« t i • ■ < I
"\^" 1 1 1 i • - Crooks, who a! present is come-
dian ainl produci r with the I.i-wls and Lake
Company at the (liand theatre. Vnnituiver.
It i". will (lose with that company and make
his way to these parts Mr. Hrooks has a
record of long engagements to his credit.
With the opening of last week's show at tin-
I. os Angeles theatre, 1 1 1 • ■ house became known
as The KmprcsB.
The Armstrong Musical Comedy Company
i-= making very good at Stockton, and staml-
.■ i- iimiii has been the rule every night with
!i,s popular company. They open at tbi
l.\'. .mi (toiiii'ilv orpin urn i at I,iih Angebs.
.In. :• I'lara Howard, the clever soubret «.('
I I. \ ■ ;i . - t i on i; coin | ii n \". w.i s m a i- rl i-d r ■en t ly
to I i. .losi ph. of I. os Aiii:i b s. but later of
Sali I ' • S' o. whi re he has in:nb a host ol
'Tii n - ■ I while he st a t is 1;. will la 1 1 r
1 1 1 a k i ' •- ' • .-■ i ' b ■ 1 1 c i ■
( e olu: I' '" lose. the mlnStlel 111 III. IS 111
•own. w i -j . 1 i in iii g bo vs. at the Wigwam
Tl.is Is a: i:'i-rii'iil of note, as Mr. Prim-
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PHILADELPHIA
i«is>- states th.it he \v;ih one of the "black-
listed acts' th.it h;nl Binned contracts with
P.i n t .i ■■• s In fore the blacklist was raised, anil
» li.it In is out here fullllling his obligations
Tip- ;i< I gins to I. oh Angeles ii-xt week and
* '"•■in there to |>i rivr Primrose states that
'Ins will probably lie his last season on tin
.«! i.t'; and that In expects to settle In the
\\.st
there now. She received quite a reception
on her opening In i v this time This Is the
Beeond rnniiRcmi'til i>layed hy MIsb Ward at
the Portola.
Sousie Lehman has slgind t" go with Don
I "h 1 1 i pi n is Kami an soprano soloist She Joins
ilo ban.] L'".
Anderson, McNeil and Saucedo opened on
the iirphiuiii time last week and certainly
made good. This act Ib purely a western
and one ol" the kind that, when they do get
east, we hear from again out here as top
out i h lis
Tii. Pi.rtnla Louvre I'afe have brought hack
lis.i Ward, and she 1b IIIIIiik her engagement
The advent of "The perfect <'.lrl" Into
vaudeville, piloted by that careful manager,
dorge Kbey, of the Oakland Orphcum, Is an
engagement of note. She waa discovered by
Mr. Ebcy and her success Ih due to his unfull-
Ing effort In her behalf. During her two
Wei ks' engagement at the Oakland Orphcum.
crowds were turned away at every perform-
ance. Mr. Soniienberg (treasurer of the Oak-
land house) states that never In his experi-
ence in the show business has he seen an at-
traction that offers greater possibilities. "The
Perfect dlrl" will go on over the Orpheum
Circuit accompanied by her mother. Herkcley
is MIbb Kdwards' native town.
Jerome II. Heinick has opened professional
rooms for the professional people when they
are in and around San Francisco. The oilier
Is in charge of Kert C. Marquart, a clever
pianist. The olllce has been quite a success,
as the number of professionals coming in
every day denote The looms are situated In,
the Douglas building, Itus Market street.
Tom Kelley, the popular San Franciseo
singer, has been held over Indefinitely at tin
Odeon <"afe.
Mr. Tifllney, associated with the Pantages
olllce here, and who has been In the show
business since Columbus discovered us, has
lately been appointed Judge over In Marin
County, where lie has been located for some
time. Mr. Tifllney has been a success as a
showman, and in his otlbial position, it Is
flood morning, Judge.
Al La Rose, who had the (larden theatre
at San Jose has quit. He lost about ft'.OO.
He has decided that he will go back Into the
show business as a performer and play vaude-
ville dates. No doubt La Rose haB found out
that It Is better to be a performer and get
his every week than to be a manager and
face a weekly de licit.
There are live musical comedies companies
at Los Angeles: Joe Howard Co.. at the
Majestic; Ferris Hartman Co., at the (Jrnml;
Armstrong Co.. at the Lyceum; and the
Olympic and the Princess, respectively. All
shows arc reported doing business.
PORTOLA-LOL'VRK (Herbert Meyerfeld,
mgr.; Lester J. Fountain, amusement mgr.). —
La Maja, Spanish dancer; King & Starr;
Hampton <£.- Stuart; Lisa Ward; La Angellta,
"Apache Dance."
PHILADELPHIA
Hy (IKORGE M. YOI'NO.
KLITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr ; agent. I'. \i.
O. ) It's a long time since Frank Tinney
played around Philadelphia as "Kaby Frank
Tinney" from Mike Fenton's school, and sang
"I'm a Neat Irish Swell." Tinney hasn't been
seen in his native burg for some time, either,
but his home-coming this week is worth talk-
ing about. Frank is here for two weeks. lie
gut a gnat start for the opener. There hasn"
been an act just like Tlnney's seen In t ,<■
Keith houses lure, and there Is no wa\ to
describe It accurately. It was Just op I Ig
riot of laughter Monday night. Follow in ".
the outburst there was a cartload of M-iia!
designs hoisted over the footlights, an''. Tin-
ney is credited with receiving more lluw-is
than any act that ever played .tie hon* .
which is some record. The two svecks' >v
here looks like a big thing t ■■:
tlie house, too. There \\ • iv p
offerings, giving the show
to run on, and It kept •..;> a
the start. The La T •< Pro
• start with their era
the boys showing
lloor tumbling t>
its In a single
scored solidly w. I.
act In which he ,j
formerly one of t '
Miss White adds conn to the act
tractive looking, and she can handl
"'innej . and
i ty 1. 1 in u
b ■ . c ,'un kei I
i U pace from
ih heljied the
■ -.<,' good acrobatic act
on" inn "i.imonly ' b\ • r
s I !oth are clean work
I'.n'.le J. Warren Keam
li:s nicely set up magical
assisted by finer Whit-
i-olliie Nli hols' Fadettes
being at
the piano
as well as she did the baps viol. Kcane Is
pretty well In advance of many of the big
magic handlers, his manipulation of the cards
bringing liberal reward. The Five Sallys put
over a lively comedy Bketch, "His Wedding
Day" It Ih a mistaken identity story, well
handled and boosted strongly by the dancing
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Ks '.j .iina, a .1 :i p. who can write words up-
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and with both hands The .lap Is a wonder
>ud the act, though an odd one In vaudeville,
Imlds at tent Ion at all times. lie won his share
"f the honors. Lillian Hetlein's Mr voice ami
Home stunniuK Kowns placed hi r in nicely, tip
"Wyes'' number Bending her off In Rood style
with an abundnnce of npplause following
Miss llerbln drags Iter net considerably, by
iplng too heavy material, the Italian song
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being too long Linton and Law rem ■<■ found
reoopnlt Ion for their snappy singing and
dancing number, "The I'lano Store." The
talk is carefully distributed, never halting tin
speed of the sketch and the two put a daml\
finish with their duo number for the finish
Kim hi Pantzer ami his company made a good
closing number Tin- hand-to-hand tricks
with the midget win their usual reward
Mamie Ivule ami John Kommo i.NVw Acim
VHToltIA (.lay Mastbaum. mgr: agent. II
Halt McllugMl. 1'rsoi.e. an Italian \iolinisi.
Iliads the hill this week and the musician
offers quite a novel act tor the "pop" time
I'vsoiie manipulates the airings skillfully ami
adds some trick plaxing to the routine, such
as t u 1 1 1 1 n k his back to the instrument ami
playing with a cloth covering the strings
He was well liked < Hie of the viiy best talk-
ing acts seen In any of the small time houses
is that of Karly nml l.aight. the handling of
the material placing tin m way ahead of most
talking teams seen. 'Chi' man ami woman
divide the honors equally and the woman puts
over an individual hit at the finish with a
"souse" bit which is a corker. Karly ami
r, night have a dandy number that ought to
land them plenty of work. I'lime Is a com-
edy juggler familiar in the small time houses
lie has added some new tricks since last
si en and all his stuff Is well done. The com-
edy Ib mixed In nicely and handled quietly
and with effect. The King Sisters appear to
be newcoimrs. The girls have started well
If this is an early start ami ought to land
tin in in nicely. lioth look well and can sing
and dance, a novelty in itself. The smaller
of the two girls might discard the boy'B outfit
and the Tanguay number. Neither helps. The
"Sumimr Days" song with the changes, makes
a dandy llnlsh. Cole. Hussell and Davis won
a liberal share of the laughs for a short
sketch fashioned around an old burlesque bit
(t'lhtwil and O'Dowd did some fair stepping
and the (iarduers offered n singing and talk-
ing ad of fair merit. Their chances are
handicapped by the ear-splitting shrieking
of both Pictures.
PA LACK (.lulifl E. Aronsoti. ingi : agent.
II Part McHugh) — John Eckert and Co. wen-
giv-n the feature position this week with the
sketch "Love Via Wireless," Eckert employ-
ing Morva Williams, last season with tin
"Hi nt/.-Santby" show, and five girls The
sketch needs a lot of (King before it can
puss. In Its present shape It will hardly do.
even for the small time Kekert is a Oilman
comedian of the cleanest type and works
hard for results, but he receives im assist
; iir from i.Mss Williams, and not enough use
i.'i mad ■ of the girls. Lack of stage facilities
was a handicap, but the sketch Is not yet In
llu shape to secure for Kekert what In- ex-
pects Ned "('lot Ins" Norton and Miss Avers
also from the burlesque ranks, are on the bill
with a singing and talking sketch with a lit-
tle stepping for the tlnish Norton Is still
the same well dressed young man. cairying his
clotlns tight and making three ipiick changes
which attracted attention. Moth are lacking
in the voice line, but with the careful ban
dllng of the material they will do ni.ely for
the small time lmusi s. Miss A vers, a good
looking blonde, can improve her appi.irane.
Their last song is not a good one im- them
\ till showy hand-to-hand balancing net was
ofleied bv Welgaml and Piiiinan mie ot tin
nun iloi s some posing which i mild be dropped
without hurting the ad Tiny need only to
think up some new tricks to keep them right
ii line Lev. Ward hoi a "lompanv ' bill."
with him. It may ha\"e hoi n the sc. in ry rep
ri sititing a box cat. or the f, How who walked
:ii ross the stagi once and muiteii d something
Ward is a comedian of the ti.unp \iiiety. hut
stalls little until near tin finish, win n he , ui
I hit n umber, a cha t a i t • i
I i W'.i i 'I will build up his
id. i ii t l i n u on t t h ■■ iinit.i
it ti. a b \ i-l .•: the lis!
no trouble pleasing a i . \
1 t i nn S> lile D. a !.•■ a
the "pop" houses. Miss Deanc has a pleas-
ing voire. Miss Robinson Is not so much on
tin voice, but other songs than used Monday
might help She also whistles. So does Lew
Ward and neither gains by It. The dancing
of Walker and Harris, a "sister team," helped
tl ' in along. Pictures.
WILLIAM PENN (Ceo. Metzel. mgr. ; ngent.
I'ltzpatrick Ag. ncy i — Walsh. Lynch A Co;
Franklin. Wilson & Co.; llrady A. Mahoney;
UlaiK In- Palrd; Three Comiques; Spook Min-
strels; pillules
NINON iF. O Nixon-Nirdlinger. mgr;
agent. NIxon-Nirdlinger) — Yackby & Bunnell;
Pond Morse. (Joblle Hhelnhart & Co ; Loland;
Joe Doming A Co ; Delmore & Lee; pictures.
PEOPLE'S (F. O. Nixon-Nirdlinger. mgr.;
agent, Nlxon-Nirdllnger i -22-24. Cameronl;
Simmons & Powers: P. rt Carter & Inky Hoys;
Sheldon & Wilson; Puckner; pictures.
L1PKKTY (M. W. Taylor, mgr.; agent,
'!';.. vlor & Kaufman i . —PI. t ro ; Carroll-Gillette
Troupe; Phil Dennett: Lester & Kellett;
Woodford's Animals; Oibson & llanney; ple-
t u res.
OHAND O H (W. Dayton Wegefarth, mgr ;
booked direct > — Nellie Piewster & Amster-
dam Quartet; That Kid; McPhee & HIM; Jim
Reynolds; Shepperly Sisters; pictures.
rOREPAPOJPS (Miller & Kaufman, mgrs ;
agents. Taylor <fc Kaufman i. — Kendall St Don-
ovan; Lawrence ft Thompson; AdbT * Ar-
:im; Laypo & H.nlamln; Fritz Houston; Lil-
lian Ward; pictures
OIRARD i Kaufman & Miller, mgrs ; agents.
Taylor A Kaufman i. — 22-24. Carlisle's Dog
Pantomime; Stuart A Hall; Wolfhelm's Mod-
els; Rosa Stelnmann; Jack Stoekton; pictures.
DIXIE 'D Labell. mgr.; agents. Taylor &
Kaufman >. 22-24. Cowboy Williams A Co.;
Elsie Lloyd: Cameron A Kenmdy; Musical
Devo; pictures.
ORKAT NORTHERN < M. Cr.enwald. mgr;
agent. H Part MeHughi. 22-21. Mad Daly A
Co; Warr.n \- Ooodwln; Ersola ; Nash; The
Hedfords.
An»IT(il!ir.\l (W C Her. h. nn ider. mgr :
agent. II. Hart McHugh > 22-24, Connors A
Fox; Dow A Dow; Hlanrh. Drowning.
LINCOLN ( D. Bader. niRr ; ag.-nt, H Hart
McHuglO. 22-24. Mysterious Moor.; Springer
A Church: Horner Harnett.
OLOPE (Hen Israel, mgr: agent. II Part
McHugh ( -22-24. Llondale: Crannr's dit-
I'ps: Thomas Ryan A c,» ; Dottle Farmer
PLAZA (Chas E O.lschlager. mgr; agent
II Part McHugh ». 22-21. Ed Olngras; Mor-
r.-ll i< Caulhoun; McClaln A Mack;
Moore A Young; porani Pros
OKKMANToWN (Walt-r Stu.mhV
agent. Chas .1 Kiausi 22. 2L Rosa M
' 'o ; Three (behaiis; K\ta Mars
Martin ; Lin y K.-liv \- W"i
MODKL i Mr Lord, mgr:
K raus i. 22-2 1. LaKsta A Si.
Rosalie Sisters
IRIS i M. J Walsh, mgr
Krausi. 22-21. Cop. land A W
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CRYSTM. PALACE (E O Johns. m mgr:
agents. Stein A Leonard. In.- ■ I.. st.T A
llowatd: Hilbr A Hopkins. II W Ma.bb.ck.
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A Francis: Parnon's Mlnlatur.- '"inns
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By J. GOOLTZ.
80 Summer Street.
KEITH'S (Harry E. Gustln, mgr.; agent,
V. B O ). — For the Inauguration of the
summer season, "old Sol" put In his best
licks. The bill Is Rood. Delmore A Oneida,
pleased; Lester. Lurle & Qulnn, good dancers;
"The Great Richards, " fooled many, got the
credit; Thurber & Madison, excellent; Sny-
der & Buckley, good; "The Melsterslngers,"
(New Acts); Haines & Vldocq, scored; The
Peroscoffls, closed with fine Juggling act;
pictures.
ORPHEl.'M (V J Morris, mgr.; agent,
T.ocw i Mi liiinv Ar MeGarry; Claude & Mar-
Inn Cleveland; Juliet Wood; Gruett & Gruett;
Farber Sisters; Louie & llarr; Gardner; Three
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TO THE
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"Assisted by Ikt Sister " ESTHER
In ;i sartorial display of the latest designs in Parisian gowns
A genuine success at
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sent postpaid on receipt of price.
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LEO. W. WRIGHT,
Stage Oirector
NOW STA6IN6
Helena Frederick's
Vaudeville Version of " CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
Address Care Variety, New York
»»
National Continues
Mondane Phillips; Errat
Co.; Thomas Potter Dunne.
Tremont Four; Marceno Ai Delton Bros.; pic-
tures.
Reives & Bradcomc ;
(ieorge Beane A
Le Roy Sisters ;
COLONIAL (Thomas Lothian, mgr. ; K. &
E. ).— "Dr. D« Luxe." with Ralph Herz. Only
summer show In town. Now playing the
fifth week and doing well.
CASTLE SQUARE (John Craig, mgr . ;
agent, direct) — Stock. "The Lottery Man."
MAJESTIC (Lindsay Morlson, mgr.; agent,
direct). — Stock, "The Man Who Owns Broad-
way."
HUB (Joseph Mack, mgr.; agent, Fred
Mardo). — Callonettl; Helen Primrose; IL<rsley
& Nicolas; George Brown; Cole & Hastings.
Harry LeMarr; The Komedy Trio; Plxley &
Malaterta; pictures.
NIPMUO PARK (I). J. Sprngue, mgr:
agent, Fred Mardo). — Williams <& Rose; Dim
A Levan ; The Georgia Trio; Lightning Wes-
ton; pictures.
WALNUT. Woburn (John Finn, mgr :
agent Fred Mardo ). Hilton ; Marks & Young;
Al Alberts; Lewis & Grant; pictures.
OKPHEl'M, Oulney (T. M. Murray, mgi ;
agent. Fred Mardoi- Ray Williams; Shorty
Dcwitt Ai Stuart; Georgle Mack; Sadie Fisher;
Li wis & Grant; pictures.
PARAGON PARK (William H. Mill, mgr:
::geiit. Fred Mnrdo). — -The Alohikeas; LaFoy
A Touhev; Billy Elliott: <'lr»ji Tov. pictures.
WINCHENDON (A. La \\Mu\. mgr.; agent.
Fred Mardo). — Elsie I.avedeau; Bennh-
Pierre: Hilton; Bertha Rich: pictures
(•LOBE (R. Janette, mgr; agent, Davis.
Shfedy & Flynn) — Wolfe and His Dancing
Girls; Grimm & Satchell; Malvln & Thatcher;
Norman; pictures.
SCENIC, Revere (Bud Raftery. mgr.; agent.
Davis. Sheedy & Flynn >. Plamphln Ac Hchr:
Bait & Riley; John Philhrlek; Delaney &
Wohlman; Hunan & Helm; Ned Dandy; pic-
tures.
IMPERIAL. South Boston fM. .1 Lydon.
iMgr. : agent. D ivis, Sheedy & Flynn i — Casey
At MeGill; Ned Dandy; »'lvo& limb,
to till; pictures.
POTTER HALL ill E
D ivis, Sheedy Ai Flynn).
of Vaudeville tills Week
NORl MREGA PARK
agents. Gorman AL- Mardoi. Mile. Ceeile
<'o. : Dixon \- Dixon ; Marathon (Juartet ; <
pict u res.
l:<»l 'L.EVARD (.1 W. Gorman.
ilirect) -"The Village Choir";
alle Troupe; Hilton Ai Louis;
Other
.1 urns, mgr ; ngen t
-Erret t o Bros ; end
for the summer
i Carl A lliert I. mgr :
at -
berry Uros ;
BEDFORD
mgr. : agent.
Harrah La
Hi minings
iM. I
Brown &
Tr
< i Bilen.
A ust In
mgr )
Walsh ;
Vlssochl Bros. ; The
Taylor; pictures.
SCENIC. Cambridge
-Ana Me. Matin: (.Julnn
Bob Don Trlii. pictures
SCENIC (M F iiBrleii. mgr i. -Billy Ray;
Ri gnl Trio; Klmt \- West: pictures.
BOWDOIN SOI'AIM'. i.l. I-:, i 'ommerfonl.
mgr.; agent. NationaD. Din Ahenrn; Shel-
RETURN TO HAMMERSTEIN'S THI8 WEEK JUST TO SING WILL RO88ITER8 "HITS
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Direction Max Hart
DEAS, REED and DEAS
Some Singing
Some Comedy
Some Clothes
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19-21, Majestic, Schenectady.
O L A ■ 1
22-24, Armory, Blnghamton.
RAWSON and CLARE
IN "KIDS OF YESTERDAY" (A delightful otory of youth)
Exclusive Management. CHRIS O. BROWN
TOMUNTON
amily
and hie "JUNOUE OIR
NEXT WEEK, (June 26th), NEW BRIGHTON THEATRE,
July 3d, PROCTOR'8 THEATRE, - -
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Brighton Beach
Newark, N. J.
Permanent Address, 200 Claremont Ave., New York City
JACK GOLDEN
AND HIS COMPANY OF 30 PEOPLE
AT THE AMERICAN THEATRE. SAN FRANCISCO. INDEFINITE
Beautiful Costumes — Clean Comedy
jean""rwin
In the hands of Charles Nail. Edward Togler.
(Jon Hooker, John Laughlin. (Joorge Hedges,
Albert Tail be r and Charles Murjihy.
The season subscription salo of th<> third
annual season of tho Mt tropolitan-Phtladel-
phla-Chleaffo opora companies to appear at
the Odeon Kob. 2-3-5, 1'JlL', was opened Mon-
duy by the St. Louis Opera Committee.
"'uii'i nt program contains Rainbow Sisters.
I'. 1-a phono; Espi A: Roth; do la Fucntt's
Hand.
MA.1KSTII' (I.. K. Sawyer, mgr 1 Lyric
M usical 1 "oinedv < 'o.
CINCINNATI
Joshua l'earoe has leaseel the ('anal street
Hiiiii' foriiu rly occupied by A. Sctiwarti &
Sons, and will convert it into a moving ple-
11. re emporium. The yearly rental is $12, 000,
n record price for a store show in tho south
don Bros.; Charles & Sadie McDonald; Ocean
Four; Lcavltt & Dunsmore; Nealon & Clay-
ton; pictures.
BEACON (Jacob Laurie, mgr. ; agent, Na-
tional). — West & Morton Sisters; Kelley &
Davis; Haynes & Leo; H. Lorleberg; The
Woeckeners; Jimmy Turner; Sid Vincent;
Jack Sullivan; pictures.
PASTIME (Frank Allen, mgr. ; agent, Na-
tional). — Gypslnln; Sandy Russell; Dolly
White; The Geers; pictures.
OLD SOUTH (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent,
National). — St. John & McCracken; Ceylon;
May Belmont; Wlllard & Watson; Harry &
Lucille Gardner; Adler & Arllne; Hayney &
Brennan; Franklyn A Hyatt; pictures.
WASHINGTON (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent,
National). — Douglas & Douglas; Ted & Clara
Steele; Jolly Lukens: Edmunds. Barry & La-
vllle; Burns & Clark; Harry' Jones; Lucille
.Mnher; Harry Barabeau; pictures.
NORFOLK HALL •M£Mit. National).— Bob
Alexander; Chief Wolf Wanna; Grace Tucker;
pictures.
SUPREME. Jamaica Plain (J. Levey, mgr.;
ngent, National).- — Loe J. Klein; Harry Rose
Binda; Savastas & Co.; pictures.
OLYMPIA, South Boston (Frank Wood-
ward, mgr.; agent. National). — 'Harry Rose;
James Marron; Jackson & Lennon ; Ethel
O'Nell; pictures.
DELMAR GARDEN (Dan S. Fishell, mgr).
— Georgia Calne and the opera company In
"Peggy from Paris."
SUBURBAN GARDEN (Opponhoimer Bros,
nigra. ). — Amelia Bingham and tho Suburban
Stock In "One of Our Girls."
WEST END HEIGHTS (Harry Wallace,
mgr). — Jossey Stock Company, In "Mrs. War-
ren's Profession."
MANNION'S (Mannlon Bros., mgrs. 1. — Cal
Stewart; Grace Wilson; Lynn & Hazzard;
Melvln Bros.; Betty & Eddie Play Burns.
Amelia Bingham and the Suburban stock
are rehearsing "The Nigger."
By HARRY 1IE88.
CONEY ISLAND. — Nick & Llda Russell,
featured; Don Fay Bio; Barney Callaghci.
Sterling Bros ; DeVern & Haydn; Girard's
Diving Horses, free attraction.
LAGOON (M. A. Neff. mgr. ) .—Gcrt rude
Arnold; Dick Loo; Bell Sisters; Sensational
Leggerts.
ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN'S (Walter Dra]ier.
secy.). — The work of the Cincinnati Summer
Orchostra shows wonderful Improvement,
due to the concentration nf tin- volume of
sound by tho new shell, which in open from
the front only.
Audiences, although in great demand, have
hi en very scarce l:i this vicinity of late.
.lack Israel has sold his theatrical Inter-
ests at Uilovl. Miss, to S T Stevens They
iiiclud -il Duk.ites ' -H'.'iii. and tho Blloxi Alr-
(lollle.
Tli." L . ric olost il S'turdav. Heat.
A new .1 i 1 < ) 1 1 11 1 1 - appears at Canal and
K'm lolilav e streets It. too. gives out raln-
1 hei ks and redeems them If throe acts have
not been pJ.1j.u4J.
Hattio Williams engagement at Suburban
starts July 23. It will bo for three weeks
Instead of two. She will do "Tho Girl From
Maxims," "Decorating Clementine" and either
"The Impostor" or "Father Jerome."
The Cincinnati Aeroplane Co. was Incor-
porated by R. K. Hynlcka and others They
will manufacture aeroplanes invented by
Louis Mueller.
.1 u h t In cause the managir of the Victor did
:iot p. iv his lent, the landlord ejected him
BALTIMORE
Joseph Heiiegan and his brother. John, have
purchased the interest of their associates in
the Lubin theatre here.
Tho annual police benefit is at Delmar Gar-
den, the first time it over was held any-
where except the Highlands. The second
theatre was opened and vaudeville will bo
given during the two benefit weeks Tho first
hill announced is Three Alex, John T. and
Jessie Powers, Toney and Norman, Jessie
Keller, Harry Von Fossen and the Six Mome
Arabs, and Ishlkawa Japs.
ST. LOUIS
By FRANK E. ANFENGER.
FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS (D. E. Rus-
sell, mgr. ).-- Hallen & Fuller head this week's
bill. Ashley & Lee; Maxim's Models; Five
Satsudas; Star Operatic Trio; Cavallo's Band
(in the pavilion).
The Coburn Players appeared at
in "Much Ado About Nothing'"
Taming of the Shrew."
Glen Echo
and "The
The A-C-G-O-S Club, composed of employes
of the American, Century. Garrlok, Olympic
and Shubert theatres will give a picnic at
Lemp's Park, July 15. The arrangements are
NEW ORLEANS.
By O. M. SAMI'KI..
GREENWALL (Arthur Leopold mgr.
agent. B. J. Williams » Klein \- F.rlanger
diil nicely; Norwood \- Norwood. well re-
ceived; K:ito Barton, graceful: Itoecn in Trio
liictinotly su"cessful.
WEST END PARK i.Tules F Hist.s mgr :
agent. W. \" M A : rehearsal Sundav J'
Mintz ivi Palm« r, cvideiitlv r.eiiins ti.m
comic opera, elevir artist.", tievv matiiial
should land these poop'.- on tie • big I. .it'
Mankln. contorts gracit'ullv; Yalto lip.. Kai!
SPANISH I'till i.Iul.s I Hi.v.s mgr
ri'-'Hlt, W. V M A : t ■•li.-a is. i ; Smnl i; L' >
This new Lake Poiilchart ra in resof is get
ting the bulk of local summit patiomig.
By AKTIll K I.. ROBB.
l'ii|;i»S i Charles K. Ford, mgr ; K ,* E »
Aboiu Knglish (iiand (ip.-ia i 'u , good busi-
ness.
NEW THI'ATRE n'hailes E. Whit, hurst
mgr . J F Hi iilnniii, nsst mgr , agents
1'eib.r jV shea, tiliearsal Monday 1 a i .\vei-
age business Murphy ,V McGuiro, laughs.
\eiietian Str.et Singers good, lYrilia Wes-
ton, liked; Walls Trio, passed. Arnion X- Ar-
moti. i b ver; Nicodi mus «V York, pleased.
V ic'l'i i|t I \ " chai I- s E la w is. mgr ; agent.
N i \oii - N it d I in get , rehearsal Monday and
Weilnisdav l"i ll'-L'l. Kb-' trie Comedy Four.
M'or. d: Titickhim I'.n v ■ !.• Troupe, thrilled.
Jessie Olaiiville. hit. Two Wheilers. amused:
'I'd t.e Transt'n Ids. lik.d .' J _' I . Mrs pet.-,
Mali!, l'ai .-v ,v Mi-! i is. .ii. i iniega Trio; M ie
1 ; hea . | in l ii r>t> 1 tu si "• ss e i in t i tin is \ ■ rv k '
Str.tKI'.W l'\l;k i|-'i..| 1 lalst. ad 'mgr -
Mat iv Tivlor. l-'iosso I.- Van. Ti.pack .v
Manning. I.mi. Mart ,v M- \..i!. I.ang \ May
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THE GREATEST SONG POPULARIZES OF THEM ALL - USING WILL ROSSITER'S SONGS
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"I'd Love to Live in Loveland With a Girl Like You""
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68 Farnr St., DETROIT I 3 I West 4 I st Street, New York City Majestic Theatre BM|., CHICAGO
ANDERSON-GOINES
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Direction,
JAMES E. PLIMKETT
THE FITS
BAHJOPHIEHOS
SINGERS. DANCBR8 AND EXPERTS ON THH BANJOS
Season 1911-12. Geo. Evans Minstrels. Next Week (June 26). Montmorency Park. Quebec, Ca.
Management GENE HUGHES. CHAS. CsVOHSMAN, MgT.
ELECTRIC PARK (W. O'Brien, mgr.).—
Iula's Orchestra and miscellaneous attractions;
fair business.
GWYN OAK PARK (James Pratt, director)
— Ozarfs; May Van Lear; Billy Balrd. Excel-
lent business.
HIPPODROME (Maryland Amusement Co.:
Tom Harlg, mgr.; agent, TJ. B. O). — Coonrllle
Pickaninny Band; Tojettl; Great Kenny; Loro
A Payne; McCleary. Fair business.
FLOODS PARK (W. H. Trueheart, mgr- :
»gents. Tanner * Co.). — Stock, burlesque.
Good business.
GREATER HOLLYWOOD PARK (Jos. Goel-
ler, mgr.). — Musical Comedy stock. Business
pretty good.
RIVER VIEW PARK (W. J. Gahan. mgr.)
— Royal Artillery Band; miscellaneous attrac-
tions; crowded.
BAYSHORE PARK (James Pratt, director).
— Bostonla Ladles' Orchestra. Good business.
EXPOSITION (Purchase A Talt. mgrs.).—
Pictures.
STEEL PIER )J. Bothwell. mgr.).— Pic-
tures; Murphy's American Minstrels.
APOLLO (Fred E. Moore, mgr.; K. A E.) —
"Follies of 1911."
ATLANTIC CITY
By I. B. PULASKI.
YOUNGS PIER (Jack D. Flynn. mgr.;
agent, U. B. O. ). — Jack Wilson Trio, laughing
hit; Old Soldier Fiddlers, hit; Weston, Fields
A Carroll, hit; Chaa L. Gill A Players, went
big; Clarence Oliver (New Acts), scored; Sen-
sational Bolses. went big; Lillian Ashley, well
liked: Dare. Bros., excellent.
SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr.; agent. Louis
Wesley).— Six Klrksmlth Sisters, big hit;
Franklyn Ardell A Co.. very funny; Geo.
Bonhalr Troupe, wonders; Alva York, very
well liked; Anderson A Evans, very good; Alf
Rlpon. clever: Peerless Macks, scored; Con-
nors A Jarvls. went big; Klpp A Klppy. good.
MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young &
Kennedy Crossan. mgrs.; agent. Jos. Dawson,
direct ». — Prof. Charles Carlos. Dogs A Ponies;
Lew Welch A Co.; Four Clovelly Girls; Wil-
son & Aubrey; Arthur Turelly; California Boy
Scouts: pictures.
STEEPLECHASE PIER (R. Morgan A W.
H. Fenn:in. mgrs.). — Pictures; Pavilion of Fun.
CRITERION (J. Child & C. Daly, mgr.).—
Pictures.
COMET (Li-vy * Anson, mgrs). — Pictures;
open air.
Ever since the "Follies" shows began to give
their premiers in Atlantic City, that organi-
sation has been growing in its power of at-
tracting great numbers of people. This year
the play seems to be an enormous magnet,
drawing not only over-capacity numbers of
lovers of first performances, but a host of
professional folk. Many persons well known
In the big theatrical circles came down at the
week end and stayed over for the first night.
Ever present "Diamond Jim" Brady was on
hand 'way ahead of time. He witnessed Sa-
rah Bernhardt in "Camllle," and though he
made various excursions out of the theatre,
he never failed to come back.
Prominent among those at the first night
show 6f the "Follies" were Pat Casey. a\ L.
Erlanger. A. H. Woods. Julian Eltlnge. Walter
Moore, Frank McKee, S. F. Nixon. Jean
Schwarts. Irving Berlin. John C. Fisher. Also
Blutch Cooper as a representative of the
burlesque field, came down n to look his pal.
Loon Erroll, over.
Jenle Jacobs and party were down for the
week end. This was Miss Jacoba's first visit
to our fair city, so It rained Sunday.
Billy Torpey. who managed Mile. Genee
during her vaudeville tour, Intends spending
the summer here with his wife and son.
Billy's son's full name Is Edwin Erlanger
Torpey. When the youngster was christened
the dominie who performed the ceremony,
asked Bill who Erlanger was. Billy saved the
minister's life by counting ten before answer-
ing.
B. A. Rolfe and his band come to Young's
o.ean PI'.t July 1. The organization will
consist of forty musicians. Including three
fingers. There Is In building In the big audi-
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Back from a Successful Tour of the Orpheu.ti Circuit
Brighton Beach Music Hall, This Week (June 19;
84 Bushwood Road,
Kew, London, 8. W.
THE WILMAR 8ELBIT WONDERS.
-Featurlng-
2510 Madison St.,
Chicago. 111.
Offering DR. WILMAR'S "SPIRIT PAINTINGS
ff
JUST CONCLUDED ORPHEUM CIRCUIT
torum of the pier a band shell which they
will use. and which promises to be very
pretty. "Mr. Rolfe has some new and original
Ideas which hs will incorporate into his
concerts that look mighty good.
The "Creation of the World" opens Satur-
day. It will, as last year, be under the man-
agement of Fred E. Moore, manager of the
Apollo theatre. •
A special vaudeville show was brought here
Saturday last for the entertainment of the
numbers of the Master Car Builders and
Master Mechanics, in Joint convention here.
The show came from the U. B. O., and was
under the direction of Frances R. King.
vor; Marie Dreams, good; Hobson A Deland,
sketch: Waring, headliner.
EUCLID GARDEN (Max Faetkenheuer.
mgr.). — Adelaide Norwood A Charles Le Seuer.
feature, in version "Cavalerla Rustlcana,"
well liked. "Why Smith Left Home." roar
the last half.
COLONIAL (R. A. Mlttchcl. mgr.).— Shee-
han Opera Co.. "II Trovatore."
STAR (Drew A Campbell, mgr.).— "High
Flyera" WALTER D. HOLCOMB.
The amusement features at the Windsor
cafe are new and unusual for Atlantic City,
and are worthy of notice. There are half a
dozen singers, two of whom are -girls. The
singers work In doubles, quartets and alone.
The best and funniest Is George Offerman.
COLl MBL8, O.
KEITHS (W. W. Prosscr. mgr.; agent. U
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10.30). — Pollard, fine
opener; Lizzie B. Raymond, pleased; Kelso &
Lelghton, clever; The Hylands. hit; Wm. Kay-
nor A Co.. good. "LITTLE CHARLEY."
Billy Miller, the manager of the William
Pcnn theatre and the Glrard in Philadelphia
has taken a cottage here for the summer. He
comes down regularly every Friday night and
spends the week end with his family.
BANGOR, ME.
NICKEL (H. F. Atkinson, mgr.). — Anna
Mellor; Fred Caskey; pictures. Capacity busi-
ness.
GRAPHIC (Burns A Grant, mgrs.). — Pic-
tures.
RIVERSIDE PARK (Steven Bogrett, mgr.;
agent, IT. B. O ; rehearsal Monday 10.30). —
19-24. Merry MacGregors, featured; The Three
Romans, clever; Clark A Parker, very good;
Gourley & Keenan, scored. HOWARD.
DES MOINES. IA.
INOERSOL PARK (Geo. W. McCartney,
mgr.; S. A C). — Week 12. Arvls Mysterle.
scored; Knight Bros. A Sawtelle, pleased;
Harry Van Fosson. liked; Jessie Keller, good:
Rose A Ellis, good.
MAJESTIC (Elbert A Getchell. mgrs.; S. A
C). — 12-14, Braggaar Bros., fair; Frank Ml-
lano, good; Cook A Myers, pleased; Manning
A Ford, clever; Hlnode Troupe, good.. 15-17,
Welser A Welser, good; Root A White,
unique; Swartx A Co.. good; Dixie Christy,
clever; Jupiter Bros., good. JOE.
CLEVELAND, O.
(1RAND (J. H. Mlchels. mgr.; agent. U. B.
o. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Venetian Four,
headline; Fred Wyckoff. hit; Great Haines
clever; Althea, features; Fay St. Clair, pleas-
ing; Kennedy A Kennedy, good.
OPERA HOUSE.— Frank Hurley, novelty;
Orvllle A Frank, clever; Skinner A Wood, fa-
DETLOIT, MICH.
TEMPLE (C. O. Williams, mgr.; agent. U.
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Maud Hall
Macy A Players, headllners; The Granvllles.
big hit; Hanlon Bros., good; Fiddler A Shel-
ton, good; Welch, Mealy A Montrose, scored;
Sidney Shields A Co.. good; Stella Karl, fair;
Konerz Bros., clever.
MILES (C. W. Porter, mgr. agent. T. B.
C. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Master David
Schooler, exceptional; Klawatha, Indian tenor;
Eleanor Otis A Co., good; Borlslnl Troupe, ex-
cellent; McCauley A Cornwell, scored; The
Westons, hit.
LYCEUM (Charles Warner, mgr). — Lai
week of stock.
DETROIT (Harry Parent, mgr.). — Willi. ..i
Hawtrey, In "Dear Old Billy." Business fi.
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Address Care VARIETY, 908 Market St, San Francisco
AVENUE (Frank Drew, mgr. ). — Parisian
Relies Co. Business fair.
WAYNE GARDENS (James W. Hayes.
iiikt. i — Allmny Four; Kelce> Sinters; Claire
Maynard; Shuhert Musical Trio.
FAMILY (Dave Markowltz. mgr. : agent.
MorganBtern >. — Juggling Jewells; Laf Razors;
Zell & Hodgcrs; The Malones; Bingham &
Thornton; Mysterious Straubs; Will Dover-
eauz; Wheeler Comedy Four.
HArrY HOUR (D. H. Connelly, mgr.).-
Vaud«vllle and pictures.
M H. MIZENER.
KLMIRA, N. Y.
MAJESTIC (G. H. Von Demark, mgr.;
agent. I'. B. O ; rehearsal Monday 12 30). —
l'J-22. Spencer &' Williams, good; Osaka Jap-
anese Troupe, well received. 22-24, L'Alglan;
Morrissey Alt Towers.
RORICK'S ((irorgc Lydlng. mgr 1. — Manhat-
tan Opera Co.. large houses.
MOZAKT (Ci. W. Middleton. mgr; agent.
Edward Mozart). — 19-24, pictures; excellent
bulncss. J. M. 1JKEIIS.
ERIE. r.\.
WALDAMKER ( E. H. Suerken, mgr.; agent
U. H. O ). — Five Muslcnl Smith, clever; Mar
do & Hunter, good; Crelghton Hros.. big
Pauline Walsh, good; Holden &• Lc Claire
entertaining.
FOUR MILE CREEK PARK (H
mgr; agent, direct). — Adams &
sieal Comedy Co., hit.
HARTFORD, CONN.
HARTFORD (Fred P. Dean mgr.; egent,
James Clancy; rehearsal Monday and Th.irs-
day 11). — 19-21. Sanders' Russian Troupe,
teored ; Will Adams, good; Annette De Lea-
tare, exceedingly good; Lawrence &. WrlgM.
stored: llarbes & Barron, laughs. 22-24, Law-
ton: Armada; Morton & Temple; Morris &
Kramer; Human Trio.
PARSONS' (H. C. Parsons, mgr.). — Stock;
big business.
POLI'S (O. C. Edwards, mgr.). — Stock: ca-
paclt ybuslnes*. R. W. OLMSTED.
HOOPESTON, ILL.
VIRGINIAN (Max M. Nathan, mgr.; agent.
W V. M. A). — 15-17. "The Merry Widows."
good: li»-21. Jlmmle Leonard.
Week 19. Aiken Amusement Co. under can-
vas.
27. "The Girl and the Stampede." under
canvas.
Two Hills show, which was to have played
hen- July 14. cancelled. RIGGS.
T. Foster.
C.uh I Mil-
KNOXVILLE, TENN.
GRAND (Prank Rogers, mgr.; agent, Inter-
State; rvhearsal Monday 10). — Week 12. Fred
BESSIE WYNN
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SIG. LEONARDI
Operatic Trio of Singers
Under the exclusive Direction of SIG. LEONARDI
FEATURE ACT at the OLD LOUVRE MUSIC HALL.
WILL BE AT LIBERTY IN FOUR WEEKS.
Would like to hear from Eastern Agents.
Address, care VARIETY. San Francisco.
Zobedle, big hit; Force &
Wilson & Wilson, excellent;
ston, well liked.
WALTER N
Williams.
Laurence
good;
John-
Vlssochl Bros., good:
applauded: Brown a
BLAUFELD
LOS ANGELES, CAL.
ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen mgr ; agent,
direct; rehearsal Monday 10). — Week 12. ex-
cellent program. Hickman & Barrlscale. went
big; Robledillo. daring; Tom Walters, capital.
."tockbridge & Bulsseret. well received. Th-
holdovers: Golden Troubadours; Jones &
Deely; Dooley ' Sayles; Murphy. Nichols &
Co.
EMPRESS (E. J. Donnellan. mgr.; S & c
rehearsal Monday 11). — Week 12. Eight Vas-
sar Girls, big; Fantons. fine; Harry Le Clair.
excellent; Carita Day, pleasing; Mr. & Mrs.
McCann, funny; Knox &. Alviu. entertaining
PANTAGES (Carl Walker, mgr.; agent, di-
rect; rehearsal Monday 11). — Week 12. Ellis'
Musical Hawailans. very good: Charles Kenna.
amusing; Mr. & Mrs. William Morris, humor-
ous: Salvaggi Sisters, charming: Sampson \
Really, meritorious.
MASON (W. T Wyatt. mgr.; Shubertst.
Week 5, fair houses. John Drew.
E. M. OM ALLEY
ton A Lewis, favorites:
Village Choir, liberally
Taylor: The Hennings.
SCENIC TEMPLE ( W. D Rradstreet. mgr)
-Chicago Stock Co.. second I'Xfk. Overflow
hous«'». T. C. KENNEY
LAKE
MIL FORD. MASS.
N I I'M UC PARK (Dan
J Sprague.
mgr : agent,
hit: Lightning
fair; Williams
ers. excellent ;
Fred Mardo) — Georgia Trio.
Weston, clever: Dow a LeVan.
£ Rose, excellent. Saldee Rog-
l>aylight Pictures, very good
♦ HAS. E LACKEY
Ml'NC'lE. IND.
STAR (Ray Andrews, mgr )— Billy Falk.
went bljt: Dunbar & Turner, very clever.
Andy Rankin. Rood; Four Casting Campbells,
hit. GEO FIFER.
MEI>FORI>. MASS.
BOULEVARD SIMMER THEATRE 'J W
Gorman, mgr ; rehearsal Monday 11 > Open
ing week. Harrak La Selle Trio, good; Hil-
ONEONTA. N. Y.
ONEONTA i Fred Foll.-tt. mgr; agent. Pru-
dential, rehearsal Monday and Thursday 1 i
-13-17. Mason A IVare«\ well liked: Jack
I), mpsey. applauded. 1:<-21. BIJou Comedy
Trio, several curtain calls: Marlon & C|»re.
good applauve. 22-24. The Stantons; Wells i£
l>«V.au\. lei; business.
Auk. v Uarnum A Hailey s cir>-'js
I*. Youth: Kuffalo Wild W.-sl played *■■
goo. I lii.miii us • 1 • » i> 1 1 •- .i \.ry rainy day
IVl.i >NC,
Co to Hammerstein's Next Week
AND HEAR
HARRY A. ELLIS ani McKENNA TON
Sing ALFRED BOLIVIAN'S March Bal.ad
"With the Last Rose of Summer I'll Come Back to You," also "Just a Dream of You, Dear"
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putsblbo.
i ".It AND (Harry Davis, mgr.). — Stock.
FAMILY (John V. Harrl». mgr.; agent. Moi -
K ;,iiiit>rn). — Prof Hand's Dogs, featured; Fox
& Merry, very good; Radcllffe A Hall, ap-
plauRv; Bert & Iron** Vaughn, oncorea; Henley
& Henley, won favor.
NIXON (Thos. F. Kirk. mgr. ).— Lyman
Howe's Pictures, well received.
HIPPODROME (direction of Harry Davis
ui.d John P. Harris). — Zeno. Jordan A Zeno.
thrilling and comic (lights on the high bars:
Mle. Omega, thrilling; Six Stuart Sisters and
Brothers, good; McCune & Oram, funny; Co-
rlne Trio. Juggling comlques; Two Kinsners;
Three Saxollans: Cycling Brunettes: Four Mu-
sical Avolos; Hassan Hen Alls Arabs: Flying
Martins; Wormwood's Dogs A Monkeys;
Alaska's Educated Cats; Mareena, Nevaro &
Mareena; Juggling Hurkes; Rex's Comedy Cir-
rus; ('onll's Fireworks. M. S. KAUL.
FITTHFIELD, MASS.
COLONIAL (Jas. Sullivan, mgr.; agent. K.
& K . ). — 14, Sarah Bernhardt; business very
good. TT
EMPIRE (J. H. Hebbetts. mgr.; agent. U.
B. O. : rehearsal Monday and Thursday 10.).—
— 15-17, Rogers. Fontaine & Moore, good;
Chas. Loeder A Co.. very good. 19-21, Alever
& Harrington, good; Four Hawailans. very*
good.
BERKSHIRE PARK THEATRE (Theodore
Goodman, mgr., >.— Opened June 19. Whlte-
side-Strauss Co. attraction for two weeks.
FRANKLIN.
PORTLAND, ME.
CAPE (E. V. Phelan, mgr.). — June 24. "The
Girl Question."
CA8CO. — Moving pictures. Edison Co. held
reception on stage Friday night.
GEM (Peak's Island) June 24, "The Green
Bird": Ladles' Orchestra.
KEITH'S.— Stock. s
PORTLAND (J. W. Greeley, tngr. : agent.
17. B. O. : rehearsal Monday and Thursday
10.30). — The Langdons. featured; Price A Mc-
Cabe, clever; Marie Belmont A Co., well re-
ceived; Goodhue A Burgess, novelty.
RIVERTON PARK.— Week 26. Aero Girl.
For this entire week, on the city lot at
Westbrook. Camtara's Carnival Co. Is giving
a benefit In behalf of the Valentine Hose Co.
PORTLAND, ORE.
PANT AGES (John A. Johnson, mgr.;
agent, direct; rehearsal Monday 11). — Week
12. The Kratons. novel; Garden City Trio, ex-
cellent; Fitch Cooper, fine; Billy Eldld Trio,
clever; Thos. P. Holer A Co.. laughing success;
Lynden A Dorman, good.
ORPHEUM (Frank Cofflnberry. mgr.; re-
hearsal Monday 11).— Week 12. Mason A
Keeler. excellent; Ronsby's Scenic Review,
novel; Three Vagrants, musical treat; Fred
Hamll A Kids, excellent; Lydell A Butter-
worth, clever; Lotta Gladstone, good; Mile.
Emerlc. clever. „,,_,•,
GRAND (Chas Ryan. mgr.). — Week 12. Joe
Welch A Co.; Sprague A McNeece; Blasett A
Scott; Lutrlnger- Lucas Co.; Gretchen Spencer
Mitchell; Wells A Lewis.
OAKS PARK (J. Cordray. mgr.).— Philip
Peltx Band; Grand Opera Quartet; Oaka Mu-
sical Comedy Co.; Ostrich Farm.
W. R. BREED.
READING. PA.
PALACE (W. K. Goldenberg. mgr.; agent.
Morrls-Loew; rehearsal Monday and Thurs-
day 10.30). — Marvelous Haslam. pleased:
Warren A Gc.odwln. well received; Zella Rus-
sell, liked; Collins A Cole, good; Lawrence &
Mackle. pleased.
CIRCUS MAXIMUS.— Lyric Minstrels.
LYRIC (Frank D. Hill, mgr.).— Pictures.
IMPERIAL PALM GARDEN— Burnette A
Hull, favorites. °- R H
RENOVO. PA.
FAMILY (Albright A McCarthy, mgrs.;
agent. W. J. P. Conner).— 19-21. Herman
Crystal, good; Shultz A Damon, very good.
WM. E. ALBRIGHT.
ROANOKE. \'A.
JEFFERSON (Isador Schwartz, mgr.; agent.
Norman Jefferles; rehearsal Monday and
Thursday 2.30). — 19-21. Roscoe A Sims,
pleaaed; May A Hall, appreciated: Felton. did
well. 22-24, Rother A Kelgard; Lorraine; Do
Verne A Van.
MOUNTAIN PARK (J. W. Hancock, mgr..
agent, Frank Melville; rehearsal Monday 11).
— Week 2, Mack Comedy Co.. but owing to
the poor performance given, by the company,
the management cancelled the show after
the first night and the house remained dark
the rest of the week. Jim Weston A Co. were
hooked for week of 19. but did not open.
T. H
ROCKAWAY BEACH, N. Y.
Morrison's theatre played to capacity houses
Saturday and Sunday evening. Matinees very
well attended.
In spite of the fire at this resort, all pic-
ture shows and privileges anticipate a pros-
perous season based on the showing of Satur-
dav and Sunday's business.
EDWARD F. MAYBAT'M.
SAVANNAH, OA.
LIBERTY (Frank & Hubert Bindy. mgrs.).
-Stock, to excellent attendance.
BIJOi: (Charles W. Hex. mgr : agent. Wells'
Circuit: rehearsal Monday and Thursday 2>.--
Attendance holding up. l.*.-17. Lillian DeLuc
very good; Rogers A Dorman. hit; Turpln &
Behrens. entertaining: Murphy A Thomas,
hit. 19-21, Pearl Bergen, versatile; Holland
& Webb, good; Lctltla Pierre, scored: Ray-
imirid's Midgets, hit. 'J2-24. <;reat Zola; M< -
Nallv * Stewart; Ray Harris; Lewises.
business. Van Oaten' s Band Is the feature
attraction at the Casino, with Miss Alice
Bracken as soloist.
R. MAURICE ARTHUR.
The Whltakere. In sensational open-air act. to
good business.
PARK (Nelson A Tomlln).— Dark.
DREAMLAND (Joe Brown). — Poor business
HOWARD T. DIMICK.
SEATTLE, WASH.
PANTAOES (Alex. Pantages. mgr.; agent,
direct; rehearsal Monday 11). — Week 12. Ros-
tow, corking opener; Sweeney A Rooney. re-
called: Cliff Dean Co.. scored; Rappo Sisters,
pleaaed; Four Cook Sisters, splendid; Willie
Zlmmermann. hit; pictures
GRAND (Eugene Levy, lessee and mgr.). —
Thomaa A Ward; Kesterson Bros.; Conchlta
Carransa; pictures.
MOORE (G. Reed, mgr.; direction Cort).—
Albert Chevalier, immense house. Week 18.
The Lily."
SEATTLE (Ed. Drew. mgr). — Stock, good
business.
LOIS (D. lnverarlty, mgr.). — Musical com-
edy, fair business.
NOTES: L. Morrison, who has held every
position at the Lola theatre from head usher
to cashier, left Saturday for the East, where
he will be advance man for the "Juvenile
Bostonians." ARCHIMEDES.
SOI TH BEND. IND.
ORPHEUM (C. J. Allardt. mgr.; agent, W.
V. M. A.); rehearsal Monday and Thursday
12.30). — 19-21. Delmar A Delmar. very good;
Alex Chrlstensen. hit; Frlnt George A Co..
very good; Van Dyke A Fern, excellent; Mor-
ris A Morris, knockout. 22-25. LeRoy A Paul:
Carrie McManus; Falrman. Furman A Falr-
ir.an; Ross A Oaks; Five Musical Nosses.
MAJESTIC (T. M. Moss, mgr.; agent. Frank
Doyle; rehearsal Monday 12.30). — Krafft A
Myrtle, fair; Orlando, very good.
SPBINGBROOK PARK CASINO— Week
26. Maseppa Shows.
NOTE: Guss Lardon. stage manager at the
Majestic, was married to Miss Margaret Pare
last week.
17. Barnum A Bailey Circus. Business good.
H. S. COHEN.
Eva Jansen. a 17-year-old girl, with aspira-
tions for the stage, waa arrested on a com-
plaint of her married sister In Auburn, a
small town near Seattle, who alleged ahe ran
away to enter vaudeville. When arrested.
Eva was with Moore's "Merrymakera" at Car-
bonado. Her case will come up before the
Juvenile court.
A pretty romance which had its beginning
on one of the Sound boats running between
Victoria and Seattle, culminated Saturday in
the marriage of Walter Keller, the vessel's
wireless operator, to Cecil Whitmore of Dav-
enport, la., who recently appeared at the
Majestic in a aketch entitled "Just From Col-
lege"
SHREVEPORT. LA.
MAJESTIC (Ehrlich A Coleman Co.).— Lew
Leever, ordinary; Travers A Ray. good: H. G.
Pierce, ordinary; Austin A Carvin. big; Hal-
llday A Chatres Sisters, big hit.
PALACE (C. L. Montville). — Unsatisfactoiy
business
GLADSTONE PARK (Nelson A Tomlln).—
TORONTO. ONT.
MAJESTIC (Peter F. Griffin, mgr.). — San-
ford A Marlow; Samuels A Chester; Mile.
Hoffman; Prof. Talkerton; Dante.
SCARBORO BEACH PARK (Geo. H. W.
Moran. attraction mgr.). — The Scnaatlonal
Howards, success; Sixty-Fifth Band of Buf-
falo, scored; Winkler Kress Trio, good; Den-
nis Bros, clever; attendance, great.
HANLON'S POINT (L. Solman. mgr.). — J.
W. Gorman's High Diving Horses, novelty.
PRINCESS (O. B. Sheppard. mgr.). — Stock.
ROYAL ALEXANDRA (L. Solman, mgr.). —
Stock.
STAR (Dan F. Pierce, mgr.). — Stock; bur-
lesque. HARTLEY.
YOUNG8TOWN, O.
IDORA PARK (R. E. Piatt, mgr.; agent.
Frank Melville). — Keno. Welsh A Melrose,
hit; Harrington, good; Clarice, Grogan A Kel-
ler, pleasing; Contlno A Lawrence, good; Earl
Llndsey, entertaining.
GRAND (Joa Schagrln. mgr.). — Mitchell.
Hunt A Miller, good; Leah B. Stanley, good;
Two Johns, funny.
Krsjus' Greater ShowA. carnival, opened
week's engagement to fair business.
Miller Bros. 101 Ranch 24.
C. A. LEEDY.
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NOTE: — Starkey Players rlose their en-
gagement at the Liberty. Saturday. reopening
again on Labor Day for nn Ir definite run.
Casino at Thunderbolt and Barbee's Park
and Isle of Hope are both doing a tremendous
Abeles Edward Orpheum San Francisco
Adair Belle Orpheum Oakland
Adair Art 11 41 Van Buren Chicago
Adams Edward B Temple Detroit
Adams Billy 19 Mllford Boston
Adams A Lswls 10« W Baker Atlanta
Admont Mltsel 1185 Broadway N Y
Altken Jas A Edna 9«T Park av N Y
Altksn Bros 114 Bedford Fall River
Altksns Grest 1111 Oravisr New Orleans
Alburtus * Millar Watarvllle Can
Aldinee Ths 1*11 Cottage Grove Chicago
All Sldl 90t Spring Pittsburg
Allen Leon A Bertie 111 Central av Oshkosh
Alllnel Joseph 411 Bloomflsld Hoboken N J
Alpine Troupe Forepaugh A Sells C R
Alqulst A Clayton 646 Bergen Brooklyn
Alrona Zosller Troupe 1*9 Hemlock Brooklyn
Altus Bros 118 Cottage Auburn N Y
Alvsrados Goats 1118 N Main Decatur 111
American Newaboys 2636 N 31 Phlla
Anderson A Anderson 819 Dearborn Chicago
Andrews A Abbott Co 1981 Morgan St Louis
Antrim Harry 1 Olenwood sv Wyncote Pa
Apdales Circus Family Lafayette Ind
Apollos 104 W 40 N Y
Arakl Troupe Bun Bros C R
Arberg A Wagner 611 E 78 N Y
Ardell Bros Hip Lexington Ky
Ardelle A Leslie 19 BroessI Rochester
Armstrong A Verne Royal Wellington N Z
Arthur Mas IB Unity PI Boston
Asplnall Nan J Falls City Neb
Atkinson Harry 11 E 10 N Y
Atlantis A Flsk 1511 1 sv Billings Mont
Atwood Wsrren 111 W 11 N Y
Atwood Vera 17 W 68 N Y
Austin A Klumker 3110 E Phils
Australian Four 123 W 41 N Y
Baader La Valle Trio 320 N Christiana Chic
Baehen A Deemond 1847 N 11 Philadelphia
Baker Elsie 1914 Newport av Chicago
Baker Harry 1941 Renow W Philadelphia
Baldwins Players Star Memphis Indef
Ball Jack O H Indianapolis
Baraban Troupe 1104 Fifth sv N Y
Barber A Palmer Los Angelea Indef
Barron Geo 1001 Fifth sv N Y
Barry A Black 1631 Falrmount av Phils
Bartell A Garfield 2899 E 61 Cleveland
Bartlett Harmon A Krnsif 361 W 6« N Y
Barto A Clark 1121 E Cumberland Phlla
Bates A Neville 67 Gregory New Haven
Baum Will H A «* 97 Wolcott New Haven
Bauman A Ralph 860 Howard av New Haven
Baxter Sidney A Co 1721 48 av Mslross Cal
Bssmsn Fred J Hudson Heights N J
Be Ano Duo 1411 Chsrlton Chicago
Beardaley 81sters Union Hotsl Chicago
Bees Two 608 Bryant av N Y
Behrsn Musical 61 Springfield av Newark N 3
Bell Arthur H 488 11 av Newark N J
Bells Italia Troupe Box 796 Brookfleld 111
Belmont Jos 70 Brook London
Bslsac Irving 169 W 111 N T
Benn A Leon 129 W IS N Y
Bennett A Msrcello 106 W 67 New York
Bentley Musical 181 Clipper Ssn Frsnclsco
Benton A McGowan 10 Western av Muskegon
Berg Bros Hip Nottingham Eng
Beverly Sisters 6711 Springfield av Phils
Beyer Ben A Bro 1496 Bryant av N Y
Blcknell A Glbney 441 Marlon Oak Psrk 111
Bimbos 871 Lswe Appleton Wis
Blssst A Shady 148 W 87 N Y
Blsck A Leslie 1711 Eberly sv Chlcsgo
Bloomquest A Co 1110 Chlcsgo av Minneapolis
Booth Trio 141 Lincoln Johnstown Pa
Borells Arthur 614 Stanton Bresnsburg Ps
Bornscheln John F 6410 Sangamon Chicago
Boulden A Qulnn 111 W 41 N Y
Boutin A Tlllson 11 Myrtle Springfield Msss
Bouton Hsrry A Co 1166: B 66 Chicago
Bowers Walters A Crook er Orpheum Los Ang
Bowman Fred 14 Webstar Medford Msss
Boyd A Allen 1708 Howard Kansas City
Brsdley A Ward Barnum A Ballsy C R
Brad leys The 1114 Rush Birmingham
Brand Laura M 617 Main Buffalo
Brennan Samuel N 1866 Tulfp Phlla
Breton Ted A Coriane 114 W 44 N Y
Bretonne May A Cql46 W 46 N Y
Brlnkleys Ths 434 W 19 N T
Brliton Nellie 140 Morris Philadelphia
Brixton A Brixton 708 Lexington Brooklyn
Bros A Maxim 1140 Wabash av Chicago
Brookes A Carlisle 88 Glenwood sv Buffalo
Brooks A Jennings 861 West Bronx N Y
Browder A Browder 820 6 N E Minneapolis
Brown A Brown 69 W 115 N Y
Brown Harris A Brown Riverside R I
Brown A Wllmot 71 Glen Maiden Masa
Bruno Max C 160 Baldwin Elmlra N Y
Brydon A Hanlon 16 Cottage Newark
Buncs Jack 1119 11 Philadelphia
Burbank A Dan forth Berlin N H
Burgess Harvey J 617 Trenton sv Pittsburgh
Burks Joe 144 W 14 N T
Burke A Fsrlow 4017 Harrison Chlcsgo
Burnell Lillian 1060 North av Chlcsgo
Burns Jsck 187 Bslnbridgs Brooklyn
Burns Sisters Psntages Denver
Burrows Lillian 1060 North sv Chicago
Burt Wm P A Daughter 113 W 46 N T
Burton 8ydney 116 1 av N Y
Butlers Musical 411 S 8 Phils
Buttersworth Charlsy 860 Treat San Francisco
Byers A Hermann Alrdome Chattanooga
Byrne BUlls Matlsee Girl Co
Byron Oleta 107 Bins Hill sv Roxbury Msss
Cshlll Wm 306-7 Brooklyn
Campbell Al 8781 Bway N T
Csntway Fred R 6486 Woodlawn sv Chlcsgo
Csrdownls Bisters 416 N Liberty Alllancs O
Csrey A Stamps 814 48 Brooklyn
Csrls Irving 4108 N 41 Chicago
Csrmen Frank 468 W 168 N Y
Carmen Bestrice 71 Cedar Brooklyn
Carroll Nsttls Troups Barnum A Bailey C R
Csrrollton A Vsn 6411 MonteVlsta Los Angeles
Carson A Devereaux Lyric Fair bury Neb
Carters Ths Ava Mo
Cassd Irvin A Csssd Darllngotn Wis
Csssd A Ds Verne 111 Valley Dayton O
Casburn A Murphy Wichita Kan .
Case Psul II S Clark Chicago /
Cassy A Smith 114 Franklin Allston Mai
Casmus A La Mar Box 147 Montgomery Ala
Csulfleld A Driver Normandls Hotsl N Y
Cslsst 74 Grovs Rd Clsphsm Pk London
Chsmsroys 1449 41 Brooklyn
Chsntrsll A Schuyler 119 Prospect av Bklyn
Chapman Sisters 1619 MUburn Indianapolis
Chsss Davs 90 Birch Lynn Mass
Chass Carina 1616 So Halstssd Chicago
Chatham Sisters 808 Grant Pittsburg
Cheers A Jones 818 W 69 N Y
Chubb Rsy 107 Spruce Beraaton Pa
Church City Four 1888 Decatur Brooklyn
Clslnnont Josephine A Co 168 W 181 N Y
Clarke Wilfred 180 W 44 New York
Clark Florstta 10 Lambert Boston
Clark A Duncan 1181 Prospect Indianapolis
Cisrk A Ferguson 111 Phslps Bnglswood
Clston Sisters 186 H 6 av Nashville Tsnn
Clsue Rsdcllffs A Clsus 1649 Dayton av St Paul
Clayton Anderson A Drew Watertown 8 D
Clear Chas 469 W 111 N Y
Clsrmonto A Miner 89 W 99 Nsw York
Clsvsr Trio 8119 Arch Philadelphia
Cliff A Cliff 4106 Artesian Chicago
Cllto A Sylvsotsr 198 Wlntsr Phllsdelphis
Close Bros 41 Howard Boaton
Cols Billy 19-4 sv Bklyn
Collins Eddls 6 Read Jersey City N J
Collins A Hart Hip Portamouth Eng
Compton A Plumb 8980 Emerson sv Mlnnssp
Comrades Four 814 Trinity av Nsw York
Conn Rlchsrd 101 W 109 N Y
Connolly Bros 1906 N 14 Phllsdelphis
Cook Gsraldlns 676 Jackson av Nsw York
Cooke A Rothert Casino Vslparslso
Corbstt A Forrester 71 Emmst Nswark N J
Cornish Wm A 1108 Broadway Ssattls
Costsllo A La Croix 111 Ewslng Kansas City
Cottsr A Boulden 1886 Vineyard Philadelphia
Coyls A Murrsll 8887 Vernon av Chicago
Crawford Glsnn 1489 Baxtsr Toledo
Crosby Ana 168 B • Psru Ind
Cross A Msys 1318 Huron Toledo
Cullen Bros 8916 Ellsworth Phllsdelphis
Cunnlnghsm BAD 118 Wssh'ton Champaign
Cunningham A Marion Hammerstelns N Y
Curson Sisters 817 Adsls av Jackson Miss
Cycling Brunettes 881 Cross Lowell Msss
Dais A Hsrrls 1610 Madison sv New York
Dslsy Wm J 108 N 10 Philadelphia
Dalton Hsrry Fen 171 Irving sv Brooklyn
Daly A O'Brien National Sydney Indef
Dsugherty Peggy 651 H 10 Portlsnd Ors
Davidson Dott 1105 Michigan av Niagara Falls
Davis Hasel M 8688 La Balls Chicago
Dsvls A Cooper 1980 Dsyton Chicago
Dawson Ell A Gillette Sisters 844 E 68 N Y
De Clslnvllls 8ld 1818 Douglas Omaha
De Costa Duo 965 N Randolph Phlla
Ds Frsnkls Sylvls Saratoga Htl Chicago
Ds Grscs A Gordon 988 Liberty Brooklyn
Ds Lo John B 718 Jaokson Milwaukee
Ds Msr Ross 807 W 87 PI Chicago
De Mario Wllhelm Danslg Germany
Ds Milt Gertrude 818 Sterling PI Brooklyn
De Oesch Mils M 886 8 10 Saginaw
Ds Velds A Zelda 116 HINT
De Vers A Roth 649 Beldsn sv Chlcsgs
Ds Verne A Vsn 4678 Yatss Dsnvsr
Ds Witt Burns Torrance Stoll Circuit Eng
De Witt Hugo 141 W 48 N Y
De Young Tom 166 B 118 Nsw York
Ds Young Msbel 860 B 161 Nsw York
Desn Lew 463 8 Nlsgara Falls
Desn A Sibley 468 Columbus sv Boston
Decry Frsnk 804 West End av New York
Delmar & Delmar Park St Louis
Delton Bros 161 W 18 New York
Demscoo Pslsls D'ete Brussells Belgium
Bemonlo A Belle Englewood N J
Denton O Francis 461 W 44 Nsw York
Dsvesu Hubert 864 Prospect pi Bklyn
Dlolss The 161 B 6 Mansfield O
Dlston Msdellns 818 Kelly Bronx
Dixon A Hsnson 4406 Prairie av Chicago
Dodd Emily A Jessie 201 Division sv Bklyn
Doherty A Hsrlowe 428 Union Brooklyn
Dolsn A Lenhsrr 1460 7 sv New York
Dolce Sisters 149 W 14 N Y
Donaghy G Frsncls 119 55 Brooklyn
Donsld A Carson 116 W 108 Nsw York
Donner Doris 848 Lincoln Johnstown Ps
Dooleys Three 9951 Charles Chicago
Doss Billy 108 High Columbus Tana
Dnw A La van 998 Cauldwell sv N»w fork
Downey Leslie T Majestic Cedar Pi ids
Doyle A Fields 2848 W Taylor Oi !-»«o
Drew Dorothy 877 8 av New York
Drew Lowell B 8tratford N J
Drew Virginia 1226 Michigan sv Oh l igu
Dube Leo 363 Stowe sv Troy
Du Bola Great A Co 80 N Waah av Bridgeport
Dulzell Paul Orpheum Loa Ar - '••
Duncan A O 943 E 9 Brooklyn
Dunn Arthur F 117 B * -cock Pittsburg
Dupres Fred 663 Qulncy Bklyn
Dwyer Lottie Trio 69 No Wash Wllkes-Barre
Eddy A Tallmsn 640 Lincoln Blvd Chicago
Edgardo A Earle 651 W Fayette Baltimore
Edman A Gaylor Box 39 Richmond Ind
Edna Ruth 419 W Green Olean N T
Edwards Geo Grsnt Htl Chlcsgo
Bdwsrds Shorty 111 Carroll Allegheny
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Commander-in-Chief, M. B. BENTHAM.
Ellsworth Mr & Mrs Harry Freeport L I
■lson Arthur 466 I 141 N T
flton Jan* 144 W lit N T
I wood Parry 4k Downing 114 Harlem av Balto
melle Troupe 404 B Taylor Bloomlngton 111
merald Connie 41 Holland Rd Brixton Lond
merald 4k Dupree Grand Victoria B C
mereon 4k Le Clear SI Beach Grand Rapid*
mplre State Quartet 144 B 117 N T
nglebreth O W tilt Highland av Clnolnnatl
gmann H T If 14 Putnam ar Brooklyn
•pe * Roth 1711 Wells Chicago
Tans Bessie S701 Cottage Grove ar Chicago
■vans Bmlta it Brans 2544 IitNI
■Tans 4k Lloyd 9SI B IS Brooklyn
Brers Geo 110 Losoya San Antonio
■wing Charlie 614 W Oconee Pltsgerald Ga
Palrchlld Sisters 180 Dlxwell av New Haven
palrohlld Mr 4k Mrs 1111 Vernon Harrlaburg
Palls Billy A 411 Lyell av Rochester
Fanta Trio 8 Union Sq N Y
Fenner & Fox Grand Springfield Mo
Ferguson Frank 704 W 110 N T
Ferguson Jos 117 W 67 New York
Fernandas May Duo 107 B 17 N T
Ferrard Grace 1711 Warsaw av Chicago
Ferry Wm Palais Dete Brussells Belgium
Fields * La Adella 1401 W Ravenswood Chle
Fields & Hanson Pastime Brunswick Me
Field Bros 146 Lenox av N Y
Finn * Ford 110 Revere Wlnthrop Mass
Fltsslmmons ft Cameron 6601 8 Green Chicago
Fletcher Ted 470 Warren Brooklyn
Fletchers II Rondel 1 PI Ban Francisco
Florence O W 11 Bennett Buffalo
Flynn Frank D 65 W 111 N T
Follette 4k Wicks 1114 Gates av Brooklyn
Forbes * Bowman 101 W 111 N T
Force Johnny 100 Bdmondson Baltimore
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Folles Bergere. New York.
Ford * Co 100 Fenton Flint Mich
Ford * Louise 111 8 Broad Mankato Mich
Fonnby Geo Walthew House Wlgan Bng
Foster Harry * Bailie 1116 B 11 Philadelphia
Foster Billy 1116 Centre Pittsburg
Fowler Kate 114 W 16 N T
Fox 4k Bummers 117 10 Saginaw Mich
Fox Florence 171 Fllmore Rochester
Foyer Bddle 1110 Plerpont Cleveland
Frances 4k Coleman 1147 N Broad Phlla .
Francis Wlllard 67 W 111 New Tork
Franclscos 141 N Clark Chicago
Freed Jack 16 W 116 N T
French Henri Gerard Hotel New Tork
French 4k Williams 111 W Blaine Seattle
Frobel 4k Ruge 114 W II New Tork
Oaffney Sisters 1407 Madison Chicago
Gaffney Al 191 Vernon Brooklyn N T
Gage Chas 171 White Springfield Mass
Gale Ernie 161 Bastern av Toronto
Gardiner Family 1916 N I Philadelphia
WILLIE GARDNER
Moss and Stoll Tours, England.
Returns to America In August.
Gardner Georgia 4646 Kenmore av Chicago
Canity Harry Princess Los Angeles Indef
Oath Karl 4k Emma 601 Cass Chicago
Gaylor Chaa 761 17 Detroit
Gelger & Walters Unique Minneapolis
Germane Anna T 16 Arnold Revere Mass
Geyer Bert Palace Hotel Chicago
Gllden Sisters 116 Schuylkill av Pottsvllle Pa
Olrard Marie 41 Howard Boston
Gladstone & Talmage 146 W 46 N T
Gleason Violet 419 Lexington Waltham Mass
Glover Edna 161 Emporia av Wichita
Godfrey 4k Henderson 1100 B 14 Kansas City
Goforth 4k Doyle 261 Halsey Brooklyn
Great Golden Troupe
»OW on the ORPHEUM dBCUTT.
Golden CMaudo Majestic Elmlra N Y
Golden B'ax 6 Alden Boston
Goodall 4k Craig 146 W 16 N T
Goodman Joe 1011 N 1 Philadelphia
Gordo El 156 W 41 New York
Gordon Ed M 6116 Drexel av Chicago
Gordon Paul L 114 W 69 Los Angeles
Gordon D«. 1 1777 Atlantlo av Brooklyn
Gordon 4k barber 16 8,0 Locust Hagerstown Md
Goes John II Sawyer Haverhill Mass
Gossans Bobby 400 80 6 Columbus O
Gottlob Amy 600 N Clark Chicago
Gould 4k Rice 116 Smith Providence R I
Goyt Trio 166 Willow Akron O
Grace Lew 2144 Penn av Baltimore
Grannon Ila Melrose Park Pa
Grant Burt 4k Martha 1966 Dearborn Chicago
Gray Trio 1406 Wood lawn av Indianapolis
('•ray & Graham Vaudeville Club London
Gray 4k Gray 1911 Birch Joplln Mo
Oremmer Ik Melton 1417 B 6 Louisville
Grieves John 4k Co Columbia Boston Indef
Griffith Myrtle B 111! Klrkwood av Pittsburg
Griffith Marvelous Blkhart Ind
Griffs 4k Hoot lit! Cambria Philadelphia
Grimes Tom 4k Co Majestic Kalamasoo
Grimm & Satchel! Bates Attleboro Mass
Groom Bisters 101 N Hermitage Trenton N J
Grossman Al III North Rochester
Gruber 4k Kew 401 Av B Flint Mleh
Gullfoyle 4k Charlton 101 Harrison Detroit
Hall B Clayton Elmhurst Pa
Hall 4k Pray 10 Columbia 8wampscott Mass
Hall 4k Briscoe 66 Orchard Norwich Conn
Halls Dogs 111 Walnut Revere Mass
Halpern Nan 1611 B 17 av Denver
Halson Boys 11 E 91 N Y
Halsted Wllliard 1141 Tyrtanta New Orleans
Hamilton Estelle 2636 W 31 Phlla
Hamilton H L Cllffalde Park Ashland Ky
Hamllns The 61 Bcoval PI Detroit
Hampton 4k Basset 4166 Wlnthrop av Chicago
Hanes O Scott 111 Rltner Phlla
Haney Edith 1114 Harrison Kansaa City
Hannon Billy 1611 No Hamlin av Chicago
Hansons 4k Co 1017 Tremont Boston
Hanvey Lou III Lenox av New Tork
Harney Ben National Bydney Australia
Hart Bros Barnum 4k Bailey C R
Hart Stanley Ward 1441 Pine Bt Louis
Hart Maurice 166 Lenox av New York
Hartman Gretohen 111 W 116 N Y
Harvey * Welch 7 B 111 N Y
Harveys 197 Western Moundsvllle W Va
Hatches 47 B 111 New York
E. F. HAWLEY and CO.
"TOT BANDIT"
This Week (June 19). Young's Pier, Atlantic
City.
■DW. B. KBLLBR. Rep.
Hayden Jack Orpheum Oakland
Hayden Virginia Alcasar Denver Indef
Hayman & Franklin Oxford London
Heelow Chas 4k Marie 106 Donaldson Columbus
Held 4k La Rue 1611 Vine Philadelphia
Henderson 4k Thomas 117 W 40 New York
Henella 4k Howard 646 N Clark Chicago
Henry Dick 107 Palmetto Brooklyn
Henry Girls 1116 80 17 Philadelphia
Henrys 421 E 161 N Y
Herbert Barnum 4k Bailey C R
Herberts The 47 Wsshlngton Lynn Mass
Herleln Lilian Temple Detroit
Herman 4k Rice 112 W 16 N Y
Herr Noadle Box 66 Wltmer Pa
Hers Geo 111 Stone av Scranton
Heasle National Sydney Australia indef
Heuman Trio Auditorium Norwich Conn
Heverley Grace 101 Desmond 8ayre Pa
Hill Mile Garrick San Diego Cal
Hill Edmunds Trio 112 Nelson New Brunswick
Hlllman 4k Roberta 616 8 11 Saginaw Mich
Hlllman Geo Casino Greenville N C
Hlllyers 192 Bay 26 Bensonhurst N Y
Hlnes 4k Fenton 151 W 61 New York
Hoffman Dave 1141 E Clearfield Phlla
Holman Bros 614 Lake Cadlllao Mich
Holman Harry 23 N Y
Holmes Ben 114 W Montana Allalne Neb
Holmes Wells & Flnlay Bijou Bay City
Holt Alf Sydney Australia
Honan 4k Helm 126 Lockwood Buffalo
Hood 8am 711 Florence Mobile Ala
Hoover Lillian 411 W 14 New York
Hopp Fred 116 Littleton av Newark N J
Horter Katheryn 161 Halsey Bklyn
Horton 4k La Trlska Hip Devenport Eng
Hotallng Edwards 667 8 Division Orand Rap
House Carl C 191 Glover Detroit
Howard Bros 119 W II N Y
Howard Emily 644 N Clark Chicago
Howard Comedy Four 991 I av Brooklyn
Howard Harry 4k Mae III 8 Peoria Chicago
Howard Bernloe 1009 Calumet av Chicago
Hoyt Edward N166W47NY
Hoyt 4k Btarks 14 Bancroft pi Bklyn
Huegel 4k Qulnn 616 Rush Chlcsgo
Hulbert 4k De Long 4416 Madison Chicago
Hunter Ethel 4019 Troost Kansas City
Runtsr 4k Ross 110 80 Senate av Indianapolis
Hurley F J 161 Magnolia av Elisabeth N J
Hutchinson Al 110 E 14 New York
Hyatt 4k Le Nore 1611 W Lanvale Baltimore
Hylands 22 Cherry Danbury Conn
Hynde Bessie 611 Pearl Buffalo
Inge Clara 100 W 49 N Y
Inglls 4k Reading 192a Bower Jersey City
Ingrams Two 1104 8tory Boone la
Inness & Ryan Park Dubuque la
Irving Pearl Indian Lane Canton Mass
Irwin Flo 227 W 46 New York
Jackson H'ry 4k Kate 206 Buena Vista Yonkers
Jackson Alfred 60 B Tupper Buffalo
Jeffries Tom 119 Bridge Bklyn
Jennings Jewell 4k Barlowe 1161 Arli'gt'n St L
Jess 4k Dell 1202 N 6 St Louis
Jewell Mildred 6 Alden Boston
Johnson Great 267 W 17 N Y
Johnson Honey 19 Tremont Camorldge Mass
Johnson Kid 8equln Tour South America
Johnson Bros 4k Johnson 6146 Callowhlll Phlla
Johnstons Chester B 49 Lexington sv N T
Johnstons Musical Empire Glasgow Scotland
Jones 4k Rogers 1161 Park av New York
Jones Maud 60 W 116 N Y
Jones 4k Gaines 411 W 66 N Y
Jones 4k Moore 99 Kendal Boston
Jones 4k Whitehead 81 Boyden Newark N J
Juno 4k Weils 611 E 71 New York
K.
Karno Co Los Angeled
Kartello Bros Paterson N J
Kaufmans 240 E 35 Chicago
Keating 4k Murray B lakers Wlldwood N J Ind
Keaton 4k Barry 74 Boylston Boston
Keeley 4k Parks 281 W 160 N Y
Kcelcv Bros Coliseum London
Keifs Zena 110 W 44 N Y
Kell Jack 1162 16 Milwaukee
Kelly 4k Wentworth 1914 8 24 St Joe Mo
Kelsey Bisters 4111 Chrtstlanla av Chisago
ke liners 111 Colonial PI Dallas
Kendall Chas 4k Maldle 111 Alfred Detroit
Kenna Chas Pantages Pueblo
Kennedy Joe 1111 N I Knoxvllle
Kenton Dorothy Whallonsburg N V
Keough Edwin Continental Hotel Han Fran
Keasner Rose 411 W 164 New York
Kldders Bert 4k Dorothy 1174 Clay San Fran
King Bros 211 4 av Schenectady
King Violet Winter Gard'n Blackpool Bng Ind
Klralfo Bros 1710 I av Evansvllle Ind
Klein Ott A Nicholson Victoria Charleston H C
Koehler Orayce 6060 Calumet Chicago
Kohers Three 41 II Wheeling W Va
Konerz Bros Hheas Buffalo
Lacey Will 1516 Capital Washington
Lafayettee Two 116 Graham Oshkosh
Lamont Harry 4k Flo 20 Clinton Johnstown NY
Lancaster 4k Miller 646 Jones Oskland
Lane Goodwin 4k Lane 1711 Locust Phlla
Lane 4k Ardell 111 Genesee Rochester
Lane Eddie 106 E 71 New Tork
Lang Karl 171 Blckford av Memphis-
Langdons Keiths Boston
Lanlgan Joe 102 8 61 Philadelphia
Lansear Ward E III Schaefer Brooklyn
La Auto Girl 122 Alfred Detroit
La Blanche Mr 4k Mrs Jack 1116 B Baltimore
La Centra 4k La Rue 1461 2 av New York
LaClalr 4k West Box 166 Sea Isle City N J
La Grange 4k Gordon 2802 Lucas av St Louis
La Maze Trio
Wlntergarten, Berlin. 10 weeks, until July 21.
La Moines Musical III I Baraboo Wis
La Nolle Ed 4k Helen 1707 N 11 Philadelphia
La Ponte Marg 111 W Commerce San Antonio
La Rue 4k Holmes II Llllle Newark
La Tour Irene 14 Atlantlo Newark N J
La Toy Bros 5 Av N Y
La Vettes 1701 W II Kansas City
La Vine Edward Orpheum Spokane
Larose 126 Bleecker Brooklyn
Larrlvee 4k Lee 22 8huter Montreal
Lashe Great 1611 Kater Philadelphia
Laurent Marie 114 W 46 N T
Laurens Bert 207 W 17 N Y
Lavardes Lillian 1109 Union Hackensack N J
Lavlne 4k Inman 1201 B II Cleveland
Lawrence 4k Edwards 1440 Westm'r Providence
Lawrence 4k Wright 66 Copeland RoxburyMass
Lsyton Marie 262 E Indiana St Charles III
Le Dent Frank Sheas Toronto
Le Fevre & St John Empress St Paul
Le Grange 4k Gordon 2101 Lucas av 8t Louis
Le Hlrt 760 Clifford av Rochester
Le Pages 120 French Buffalo
Le Pearle 4k Bogart 401 Solome Springfield III
Le Roy Geo 26 W 116 N Y
Le Roy Vic 222 Everett Kansaa City Kan
Le Roy Chas 1206 N J Baltimore
Le Roy 4k Adams 1611 Locust av Erie Pa
Leahy Bros 269 East av Pawtucket R I
Lee Joe Kinsley Kan
Lee Rose 1040 Broadway Brooklyn
Lefflngwell Nat 4k Co 216 W 160 New York
Lenss 1914 Newport av Chicago
Leonard 4b Drake* 1099 Park PI Brooklyn
LE ROY *» PAUL
Cosslc Bar Performers
N'ext Week (June 26). Lake Cliff Park. Dallas.
ORPHEUM TOUR. JO PAIGE SMITH. Rep.
Leslie Geo W O H Alexandria Va
Leslie Genie 161 Tremont Boston
Leslie Frank 124 W 129 New York
Lester ft Kellet 211 Falrmount av Jersey City
Lester Nina Majestic Florence S c
Levlno A Susie 14 Prospect W Haven Conn
Levitt & Falls Park Lexington Mass
Levy Family 4 7 W 129 New York
Lewis 4k Lake 2411 Norton av Kansas City
Lewis Phil J 116 W 121 New York
Lewis Walt'r 4k Co 677 Wash'n Brookllne Mass
Llngermans 705 N 6 Philadelphia
Livingston Murry 820 E 162 N Y
Lloyd 4k Csstano 104 E 61 New York
Lockhart 4k Webb 222 W 88 N Y
Lockwoods Musical 122 Cannon Poughkeepsle
Lois 4k Love 2914 2 Brooklyn
London 4k Rlker 22 W 98 New York
Londons Four 201 N 2 Reading Pa
Lorch Family Orpheum Seattle
Next Week (.Tune 2«). Chattanooga. Tenn.
Lowe Musical 87 Ridge av Rutherford N J
Luce 4k Luee 926 N Broad Philadelphia
I.ucler A Ellsworth 172-4 1 Oakland
Luttrlngcr Lucas Co Empress San Kiaiuls< o
Lynch Hasel 166 Norwood av Grand Rapids
Lynch Jack 92 Houston Newark
Lynn Roy Box 62 Jefferson City Tenn
Lyon 4k Atwood Dunns Cafe San Fran Indef
Mack 4k Co Lee 666 N State Chicago
Mack Floyd 6984 Ohio Chicago
Macy Maud Hall 2618 E 26 Sheepshead Bay
Mae Florence 42 Jefferson Bradford Pa
Main Ida Dunns Cafe San Francisco Indef
Makannko Duo Washington Spokane
Malloy Dannie 11 Glen Morris Toronto
Malvern Troupe Star Munele In. I
Manning Frank 355 Bedford av Brooklyn
Manning Trio 154 N Wannmaker Phlla
Mautells Marionettes Hamilton St Loin*
Marcous 819 Lafiln Chicago
Mar.lo X- Hunt, r Park K l.i\.i| I «>
Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopkins Brooklyn
Marlon Cliff Grant Hotel Chicago
Marlon A Lillian Freeport L 1
Mario Aldo Trio 204 W 24 N Y
Marsh 4k Mlddleton 19 Dyer av Everett Mi
Marsh Chas 806 14 Milwaukee
Martha Mile 68 W 91 New York
Martina Carl 4k Rudolph 467 W 67 New York
Matthews Mabel 2911 Burling Chicago
Matthleson Walter 241 W Ohio Chicago
Maxims Models Majestic Chicago
klayne Elisabeth H 144 R 48 New York
McCann Geraldine 4k Co 706 Park Johnaton Pa
McCarthy 4k Barth 2901 Missouri av 8t Louis
McConnell Sisters 1847 Madison Chicago
McCormlck 4k Irving 1110 Gravesend av Bklyn
Orpheum Tour.
Next Week (June 26). Orpheum. Portland.
Direction. A IDEE. WEBER 4k BTANB.
McCune 4k Grant 116 Benton Pittsburg
McDowell John 4k Alice 617 6 Detroit
McGarry 4k Harris 111 Palmer Toledo
McGuIre Tuts 69 High Detroit
McLain Sisters 38 Miller av Providence
MacMlllan Violet Majestic Denver
McNallys Four 119 W II New York
McNamee 41 Smith Poughkeepsle
MacNIchol Jas Charlottetown Canada
McWaters ft Tyson 471 60 Brooklyn
Mendelsohn Jack 161 W 66 New York
Menetekel 104 E 14 New Tork
Meredith Sisters 29 W 66 New York
Merrltt Raymond 171 Tremont Pasadena Cal
Methen Sisters 11 Culton Springfield Mass
Meyer David 1614 Central av Cincinnati
Michael 4k Michael 110 W 61 New York
Milam 4k DuBols 214 W 61 N Y
Military Trio 679 E 14 Paterson
Miller 4k Mack 1641 Federal Phlla
Miller 4k Princeton II Olney Providence
Miller Theresa ill W Grand av Oklahoma
Mlllman Trio Stoll Circuit England
Mills 4k Moulton 61 Ross Buffalo
Milton 4k De Long Sisters Coliseum London
Mints 4k Palmer 1105 N 7 Philadelphia
Mlskel Hunt 4k Miller 101 14 Cincinnati
Mitchell 4k Cain Empire Johannesburg
Moller Harry 14 Blymer Delaware O
Montambo 4k Bartelll 40 B Liberty Water bury
Montgomery Harry 164 E 124 New York
Montgomery ft McClaln American Cincinnati
Moore Geo W 2164 Cedar Phlla
Morgan Broa 2525 E Madison Philadelphia
Morgan King 4k Thompson 81s 601 B 41 Chic
Morgan Meyers 4k Mike 1116 W 16 Phlla
Morris 4k Wortman 111 N Law Allentown Pa
Morris 4k Kramer 1106 Bt John PI Bklyn
Morris Mildred 4k Co 160 W 16 New York
Morton 4k Keenan 674 11 Brooklyn
Mosher Hays 4k Mosher Alhambra London
Motogirl 166 W 46 N Y
Mowatts Hip London Indef
Mozarts Hokah Minn
Mueller A Mueller Vaudeville Pasadena Cal
CARL—
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TWO MULLERS
Originators Electrical and Aeroplane Hoopa
Muller Maud 601 W 161 N Y
Murray 4k Alvln Great Alblnl Co
Muslkalglrls Orpheum Los Angeles
My Fancy II Adams Strand London
Myera 4k MacBryde 161 6 av Troy N T
Mylle 4k Orth Muacoda Wis
K.
Nasarro Nat 4k Co 8101 Tracy av Kansas City
Neary Bliss 4k Rose 469 E Main Bridgeport
Xeary A Miller Pantages Los Angeles
Nelson Bert A 104 2 N Humboldt Chicago
Nelson Oswald 4k Borger 160 E 128 N T
Newhoff 4k Phelps 12 W 117 N T
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Owens Dorothy Mae 8047 90 Chicago
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Parker 4k Morrell 187 Hopkins Bklyn
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Pepper Twins Lindsay Can
Perry Frank L 747 Huchanan Minneapolis
Peter the Great 422 HI 'mUeld sv Hohoken N J
Phillips Mundane Calvert Hotel N Y
Phillips Samuel 3D". Classon av Brooklvn
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Proctor Sisters 1112 Halsey Brooklyn
Prosit Trio Rlngllng Bros C R
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Regal Trio 116 W Wash PI N T
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Khoads Marionettes Steeplechase Coney Island
Rice Frank A Truman 8038 Sheffield av Chic
Rich * H«ward 214 E Iff V T
Rich A Rich 2493 Milwaukee av Chicago
Richard Bros 116 E 3 New York
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Robinson Win C 8 Granville London
Robinsons The 901 Hswthorne av Minneapolis
Rock A Rol 1610 Indiana av Chicago
Rosdsr A Lester 814 Broadway Buffalo
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Rosa Sisters 66 Cumerford Providence
Rossis Musical Novelty 218 W 48 N Y
Russell A Davis 1316 High Springfield O
Rutledge Frank Spring Lake Mich Indef
Rye Geo W 116 4 Ft Smith Ark
hyno A Emerson 161 W 174 N Y
Sabfl Josephine Orpheum Vancouver
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San ford A Darlington 2337 So Warnock Phlla
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Sutton A 8uttoa 1118 W I Duluth
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Temple A O'Brien 419 ■ 1 Fargo N D
Tcrrlll Frank A Fred 167 N Orkney Phlla
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" liomson Harry 1284 Putnam av Brooklyn
Thornc Mr A Mrs Hsrry 176 W 141 N Y
Tliornes Juggling 68 Rose Buffalo
Thornton Geo A 896 Broome N T
Thurston Leslie 1311 11 Waahlngton
Tldmarsh Fred A Co 1134 Tatnall Wilmington
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Tivoli Quartette Grlswold Cafe Detroit lndef
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Troxell A Wlnchell 806 1 N Seattle
Tumbling Toms 1719 Fulton Bklyn
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Booked Solid.
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Uline Arthur M 1769 W Lake Chloago
Unique Comedy Trio 1917 Nicholas Phlla
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Valdare Bessie 106 W 97 N Y
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Vsn Horn Bobby 189 Best Dayton O
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Variety Comedy Trio 1611 Berth Indianapolis
Vass Victor V 16 Hasklns Providence
Vassar A Arken 114 Christopher Bklyn
Vedmar Rene 3116 Broadway N Y
Venetian Ssrensders 878 Blackhawk Chicago
Vernon A Parker 187 Hopkins Brooklyn
Vlllsge Comedy Four 1911 Ringgold Phlla
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Viola Otto Empire London
Vloletta Jolly 41 Lelpslger Berlin Oer
Voelker Mr A Mrs 618 W 161 N Y
Walker Musical 1614 Brookslde Indianapolis
Walker A Sturm Majestic Colorado Springs
Walters A West 8487 Vernon Chicago
Walton Fred 4114 Clarendon av Chicago
Ward Billy 199 Myrtle av Bklyn
Warde Mack 800 W 70 New York
Warren A Dale 1310 8 Carlisle Phlla
Washburn Dot 1930 Mohawk Chicago
Washer Bros Oakland Ky
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Well John 6 Krusstadt Rotterdam
Welch Jas A 211 B 14 N*w York
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West A Dtnton 116 W Cedar Kalamasoo
Western Union Trio 1241 B Clearfield Phlla
Weaton Edgar 246 W 44 N Y
Weston Dan B 141 W 116 N Y
Westons Models 204 W 110 N Y
Wethetill II W I Chester Pa
Wheeler Sisters 1441 7 Philadelphia
Wheelers 41 E Ohio Chicago
White Harry 1009 Ashland av Baltimore
White Kane A White 191 Vermont Bklyn
Whiteside Ethel 236 W 67 N Y
Whiting A Bohne 262 W 19 N Y
Whitman Frank 111 Greenwich Reading Pa
ETHEL WHITESIDE
And those "Piccaninnies."
"FOLLIES OF COONTOWN."
Whitney Tlllle 16 Ksne Buffalo
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Williams Clara 3460 Tremont Cleveland
Williams Cowboy 4716 Upland Philadelphia
Williams Chas 2626 Rutgers St Louis
Williams Ed A Florence 94 W 101 N Y
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Williams A Gilbert 1010 Marohfield av Chic
Wllllnms A Stevens 1616 Calumet Chicago
Williams A Sterling Box 1 Detroit
Wilson Lottie 2208 Clifton av Chicago
A I and May Dorp 8chenectady Indef
Liszle 176 Franklin Buffalo
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Wilson A Plnkney 107 W II Kansas City
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Yeoman Gee 4666 Olbeon av 8t Lou|s
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Yonng A Phelps 1011 Baker Bvansvtlle Ind
Young Sisters 1741 Henry Coney Island
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Zeda Harry L 1338 Cambria Philadelphia
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Tama
Miller Bros 101 Ranch 23 Aahtabula O 24
Youngstown
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Rlngllng Bros 26 Springfield Mass
Sanger* 23 North Manchester Ind 24 Milford
26 Miles Mich
Sells Floto 23 Cle Elum Wash 26 North Ya-
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Ida July 1 Wallace 6 Coeur d' Alene 7 Sand
Point 8 Missoula Mont 10 Hamilton 11
Stuart
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BOOKING in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin and more houses in Chicago than any other agencv.
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Star acta requiring tnitgrmenti in Burope. communleete at once. George
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tgencles combined. George Footer visits the U. 8. A. annually, and periodically
•very other continental city In Burope.
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MR. MANAGER: — Are you losing money this warm weather? Write me for Ideas as well
acts that will get you results.
CHICACO
MUSEUM
H. E. THURSTON, - GENERAL MANAGER.
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For Sale or Lease MODERN AND FIREPROOF THEATRE
In a New England City; 100,000 Inhabitants; Seating Capacity 1,100.
For full particulars, address.
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HAVE YOUR CARD IN VARIETY
BRENNAN'S AUSTRALIAN
VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT
Proprietors Brennan'a Amphitheatres. Ltd.
Capital, £200.000 ($800,000).
Governing Director, Mr. JAME8 BRENNAN.
CIRCUIT:
National Amphitheatre, Sydney.
Gaiety Theatre, Melbourne.
Amphitheatre, Melbourne.
Amphitheatre, Newcastle.
His Majesty's Theatre, Hobart
Theatre Royal, Brisbane.
Amphitheatre, Newtown.
WANTED AT ONCE.
SPECIALTY ACTS, COMEDIANS* 80UBRET8
Must "be Flret desa-
lt Successive Weeks s. Oatlo* if Week* Mare.
Transportation paid. Vancouver to Sydney,
•as way or both ways, according to salary
•smanded.
All transportation' paid In Australia.
One performance per night. Matlneea: Wed-
nesday, Baturday and holldaya No Sunday
work.
NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON
CONTRACTS.
Ah Communications: Booking Department,
Matlonk Amphitheatre, SYDNEY, Australia
Cable Address: "PENDANT."
NOTE: No Australian agent has authority
to book ff r Brennan's Amphltheatree. Ltd.
WANTED -12 Minstrel Men for IS months'
work. Huit be good performers.
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Address, 100 Boylston St., Boston, Masa
Vaudeville Headliners
and Good Standard Acts
If you have an open week you want to fill at
abort notice, write to W. L. DOCK8TADER.
GARRICK THEATRE. WILMINGTON. DEL.
Can close Baturday night and make any city
east of Chicago to open Monday night.
Hammerstein's
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FAMOUS VARIE-
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Week of June 26, 11*11
FRANK KEENAN. - • 6 MUSICAL CUTTYS
JAMES J. C0RBETT and 7 OTHER BI6 ACTS
BERT LEVEY
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LOUIS PINCU8.
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VAUDEVILLE THEATRES, Inc.
ALEXANDER PANTAGES
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Musical Acts etc., for Immediate and future time.
BOOKING First Class Vaudeville Houses In Chicago, and 15 Houses In III. Jumps from «o
cts to S4. Also New Houses lo Ind.. Iowa. Wis.
PERFORMERS — If you have one or more weeks open, write, wire or phone.
JOSEPH M. 8CHENCK, Oca. Mgr. N. Y. OnVe.
I KID >l \|{|io. Mgr. BoMton OAVr.
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VARIETY
TUB VBNTRILOQUIBT WITH A
PRODUCTION
ED. F.
REYNARD
Presents Beth Dewberry and Jtwn Jawnson In
"A MORNING IN HICK8VILLB."
lUri-riion. GENE HUGHES.
Gene Hughes
Manager, Promoter and Producer of Vaude-
ville Acts.
What to produce, and how to succeed.
Authors please note: Oomunlcatlons so-
licited.
Putnam Building*. New York.
ELLIS
MONA
BLAMPHIN and HEHR
The Chawpigo Simcrs of Vi^eville
FUK dALil.
WIGGINS FARM
Apply to THE OHADWIOE TRIO
Stuart Barnes
JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT. Manager.
CORNALU and WILBUR
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Utile Miss Muffett with Fixem mid Uluffctt
Hhs promised to land us a route
We hop*- that she will, hut a two dollar hill
Won't pay for our tickets to Hutte.
WANTKI): COO]) IV S MONKV, ANY Sl'/K
Dll STVLK.
BUTLER
HAVILAND
- THORNTON
This Week (June 12). Henderson's Coney
Island.
ALICE
It isi't the name
teat makes the
act-
It's the act that
makes the name.
THE KINO OF IRELAND
JAMES B. DONOVAN
AND
RENA ARNOLD
QUEEN OF VAUDBVILLB
DOING WELL, THANK TOU.
Director and Adviser, King- K. C.
Opened at the Palace. Blackpool, Im-
mensely. Oh. you cool breezes; how we do
enjoy you.
Well, It 'wasn't sueli a bail trip, after all.
Stayed In London over Sunday and got
acquainted with some of the old bunch. Talk
about your crowds! this village Is .lammed, all
walling lo sec the Coronation. Will toll you
all about It In our next.
Leicester S<|. looks like America a La
Petite.
Some of the old Yanks that have been over
here some time wanted to buy our clothes.
Nothing doing from the trio.
Now for a quiet summer's reBt.
Itestlngly yours,
VAROON. PERRY and WILRER
"THOSE THRBB BOYS."
Marshall P. Wilder
ATLANTIC CITY, If. J.
RHl 'Phone tit.
JULIAN
»■■ DYER
A LAUGH A SECOND
McKISSICK
andSHADNEY
THOSE EBONY ENTERTAINERS
Comedy character change artists.
Special Scenery.
Address VAR1KTY, Chicago.
Willa Holt Wakefield
IN
Is this a Man?
ihiCROMWELLS
JUGGLING ACT
Then Try to Solve the Mystery.
Marcus - Cartelle
"Skatorial RoUeriea."
ORACB
Ritter - Foster
ACROB8 THB POND
Address care VAUDBVILLB CLUB
98 Charing Cross Road, London, Bng.
GAVIN PLATT
THB
PEACHES
Presenting "TRAVELING A LA CART"
GBO. WOLFORD BARRY.
(No. T Hawthorne At*., Clifton. H. J.)
HARRY L. WEBB
Direction AIL T. WUton.
JOHNNIE
COLEMAN
The original Scotch lad with a somewhat
different monologue, singing his own aonga
First time in this country.
A big hit in Ban Francisco.
Keep Ter Ere on Johanle.
HERMAN
Agent. PAT OA8IY
WILL LACEY
THE
ORIGINAL
CYOLINO OOMIOIAN
"LISTEN TO ME"
Kxperlence will teach
you that It Is quite as nec-
essary for a manager
(that Is, a powerful one)
to he a master of the study
of human nature as It la
to master addition of Du-
nns or dollars and cents.
PEL ADO.. 1510 « CAPITAL IT..
WAINII0T0R
The Fellow That Waltzes and
Sings on One Wheel
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BARRT •» WOLFORD
Owing to numerous reqaests of Manag< rs
for Barry A Wolford, Mrs. Barry will not re-
tire. Coming Season, New Act.
JAMES E. PLUNKETT. Smart. Mgr.
Home Add., 8 Hawthorne Ave., Clifton, N. .7.
Sam J. Curtis
And Co.
Melody and Mirth.
In the original "SCHOOL ACT."
All music arranged by 0«o. Botsford
This Week (June 19), Brighton Beach Music
Hall. Brighton Beach, N. Y.
CHARLES AHEARN
■ACING HAN"
PAT 0A8BY, Agent
GATES
WORLD'S GREATEST AND MOST MERITO-
RIOUS MUSICAL ACT.
$1000 CERTIFICATE SAYS SO
BRITANNIA-ON-TH-BAT.
The Musical Cates is one of the best mu-
sical acts that has been seen here. Thev
play saxophones, cornets, xylophones anil
other instruments In the most entertaining
manner. These people have a great reputa-
tion, and the saxophone team is claimed to
be the best In the world. One of the broth-
ers plays a mammoth double Eb contra bass
saxophone that produces a wonderfully deep
and mellow tone. They are equally at home
on all the Instruments, and whether In solos,
duets, trios or quartettes made the biggest
kind of a hit.
THE CITIZEN. OTTAWA. CANADA.
Rem Brandt
This Week (June 10)
NEW IM6HT0N THEATRE. BRIGHTON BEACH, H. T
Direction. JO PAIQB SMITH
Jei.it Jitsbi
lid
Pit Cisr/
NMEI I.
ason
MARBUCftfTE
■ Heeler
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